Last Updated: September 23, 2025, 15:32 IST Breaking News VideosHouses flooded and schools announced last minute closures on Tuesday morning amid a torrential downpour in Kolkata. The India Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for several areas with fresh rainfall and thunderstorms predicted during the day. Several areas have reported power outages while others noted that the situation was worsening as the water level continued to rise inside their homes. The inclement weather comes amid Durga Puja celebrations in the city — paralysing normal life in many areas. n18oc_breaking-news