New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- At least seven people died in rain-related incidents as a torrential downpour overnight lashed West Bengal's capital, Kolkata-just days ahead of the Durga Puja festivities enthusiastically celebrated across the state. The heavy rain on Monday night and early Tuesday left large parts of the city waterlogged, crippling traffic and daily life.

Heavy rainfall in Kolkata on September 23 claimed the lives of at least seven people due to electrocution. The city has grinded to a halt as large areas were submerged, transport services crippled, and traffic movement badly impacted.

Four of the deceased have been identified as Firoz Ali Khan (50) of Beniapukur, Pranatosh Kundu (62) of Netaji Nagar, and Mumtaz Bibi (70) of Ekb...