Heavy rains lash Kolkata, one person dies
Kolkata, Aug 16 (IBNS): At least one person was killed after being struck by lightning at the Victoria Memorial Complex in Kolkata on Friday.
Heavy rains lashed the city in the afternoon and left several areas water-logged.
Traffic jams have been reported from several parts of the city.
At least 10 people were injured in rain-related incidents in the city.
They have been admitted to hospital for treatment.
Met officials have warned heavy rainfall for next 48 hours over the districts of Gangetic West Bengal.
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