West Bengal is lashing with rain; Accident of toy car with train in Darjeeling injures several people
Security personnel inspect the site after part of the roof of the Darjeeling locomotive shed collapsed following heavy rains in Darjeeling, West Bengal, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. Photo credit: PTI
As heavy rain and thunderstorms continued to lash several parts of West Bengal on Wednesday (September 2), a train shed collapsed in the Darjeeling region due to the heavy rains, injuring several railway workers in the area. Various parts of Kolkata and adjoining areas remained waterlogged for the second consecutive day after two days of continuous heavy rains.
The accident in Darjeeling left at least eight workers injured, but the incident claimed no lives. The injured were treated at a nearby hospital and the debris was cleared from the road to ensure smooth passage.
Officials said the accident occurred due to heavy rains and gusty winds in the area.
Incessant rains in recent days also triggered a landslide in Andal area of Paschim Bardhaman district. There are many abandoned and closed mines in these areas which led to this landslide, locals said. This is a recurring problem and a cause of anxiety for people living in these areas.
In Asansol’s Baraboni area, a village road has also been submerged due to heavy rains.
Meanwhile, Durgapur and Maithon and the Panchet fire are also releasing water due to heavy downpour leading to fears of flooding in the South Bengal region.
Damodar Valley Corporation released 99800 cusecs of water on September 2 due to rising water level in Damodar river following incessant rain in Jharkhand.
In Kolkata, major areas like Park Circus, Ballygunge, Central Avenue, Behala and many other places were waterlogged, slowing traffic and causing major inconvenience to daily commuters. This is the second day in a row that such waterlogging has caused traffic snarls in the city and its adjoining areas.
In Bankura district, a bridge was submerged by overflowing water, leading to a complete disruption of connectivity between people. The Bhadul bridge over the Dwarakeswar river was submerged, cutting off connectivity to at least 20 villages in the area, leaving many people stranded.
The India Meteorological Department has also predicted more rain in the next two days but the intensity will weaken as a low pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal has started moving towards Madhya Pradesh.
Sriniketan in Birbhum district recorded the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours with 263 mm, followed by Burnpur Paschim Bardhaman with 214 mm and Kolkata Alipur with 127 mm.
Published – 03 Sep 2026 02:00 IST