New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- Heavy downpour in West Bengal's capital, Kolkata, has wreaked havoc, affecting normal life. Metro services between Shahid Khudiram and Maidan stations have been suspended, airlines have issued advisories, and authorities have announced last-minute school closures.

Heavy overnight rainfall has caused waterlogging between Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Rabindra Sarobar stations. To ensure passenger safety, metro services have been suspended between Shahid Khudiram and Maidan stations.

Truncated services are currently running between Dakshineswar and Maidan stations while water is being pumped out from the affected area. Officers and staff of Metro Railway have reached the spot to resolve the issue as quickly as possible,...