Heavy rains in Kolkata

Bhaswaran · Jul 5th, 2007, 13:39

For the past few days, Kolkata is waterlogged deadly.

see this : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/a...cs/2176618.cms

somnath · Jul 5th, 2007, 14:00

It is not that bad. Sr. Management staffs are not able to come to office and we are enjoying ….. he he he.
Well, the condition is really very critical. The condition of some areas is hopeless. No electricity, telephone, drinking water and no transportation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bhaswaran

For the past few days, Kolkata is waterlogged deadly.

see this : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/a...cs/2176618.cms

rajiveanand · Jul 5th, 2007, 19:58

Hi, evrybody!

Could someone in Calcutta please inform me of the distance between Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Interational Airport and the Domestic airport at Behala?

Also, what is the status of the roads between int'l and domestic airports?

My flight is scheduled to leave JFK tomorrow at 20:00 and to arrive in Cal at 05:00 am on July 07.

I had planned to spend a few days in Cal, but since the rains and floods are so heavy, I'd like to go immediately up to Siliguri!

R.

nayan · Jul 6th, 2007, 09:18

The domestic airport is not in behala.... Behala only has a small flying club and a airstip associated with with.

both the international and domestic airports are in the same compound in Dumdum. dont woory about travel between the two.

tasuray · Jul 6th, 2007, 11:22

NSB International and domestic lounges are in the same compound about half km. distance.NSB to Behala is a long way to go. NSB Airport is in one end and Behala is in the other.There is no problem to go from International to domestic arena.

Bhaswaran · Jul 6th, 2007, 11:45

DOnt get confused . Your Siliguri (Bagdogra) flight will commence from the domestic terminal just beside the Netaji Subah International AIrport. Just a few minutes walk.

As said, the airstrip (not airport) in Behala is for the Behala Flying CLub. I reside in Behala and always see that yellow coloured cute little single-propeller plane hovering above in the blue sky. That is from this Behala FLying CLub, giving training. Believe me, the eagles and vultures beats it all the time.

In my school day, with friends, we sometimes visited the airstrip and played cricket on it with the locals. That time, however, the club was closed for some reasons.

somnath · Jul 6th, 2007, 13:29

Rajive, welcome to Kolkata

.

Today it is comparatively better. Still it will take one or two days to settle down. Here is the picture of Rajarhat area (New Town) of Kolkata.

somnath · Jul 6th, 2007, 15:47

Let me share a lovely photograph from today’s Bengali newspaper (Anandabazar Patrika) :
http://www.anandabazar.com/pic.htm

- Somnath

rajiveanand · Jul 6th, 2007, 17:32

Thank you evrybody for all the helpful comments and advice!

Feeling much better about leaving today. Best of luck to evrybody in Calcutta... Hope the rains and floods subside for you.

R.

somnath · Jul 9th, 2007, 16:39

Sorry, I think the URL is not the correct one. It is here:
http://www.anandabazar.com/archive/1070706/pic.htm

Quote:

Originally Posted by somnath

Let me share a lovely photograph from today’s Bengali newspaper (Anandabazar Patrika) :
http://www.anandabazar.com/pic.htm

- Somnath

guidedeba · Jul 28th, 2007, 12:55

It is quite normal to get rains in rainy season. and while there are floods going on all over the world. and the weatehr report is available in all the news channel. Why to eat some space here. If not for soem specific reason..????

machadinha · Jul 28th, 2007, 13:16

It's an older thread and if I recall the mods (probably me) decided to move it to News as it seemed newsworthy at that time, and frankly I don't understand what you're upset about.

Imagine all the complaints about stuff we move away from news. It'll sink into the archives if no one keeps bringing it up.

[Mod note then: you're right. Moved back to Kolkata. Please PM a mod a next time.]

Jul 5th, 2007, 13:39	#1
Bhaswaran Landscape Photographer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata. INDIA bhaswaran@redifmail.com Posts: 964	Heavy rains in Kolkata For the past few days, Kolkata is waterlogged deadly. see this : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/a...cs/2176618.cms

Jul 5th, 2007, 19:58	#3
rajiveanand RAJIVE SADA ANAND, MFA Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bronx, NY, USA Posts: 198	Advice, please! Flying to Cal tom'w! Hi, evrybody! Could someone in Calcutta please inform me of the distance between Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Interational Airport and the Domestic airport at Behala? Also, what is the status of the roads between int'l and domestic airports? My flight is scheduled to leave JFK tomorrow at 20:00 and to arrive in Cal at 05:00 am on July 07. I had planned to spend a few days in Cal, but since the rains and floods are so heavy, I'd like to go immediately up to Siliguri! R. __________________ www.rajiveanand.com

Jul 6th, 2007, 13:29	#7
somnath Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Calcutta Posts: 2,371	Hi Rajive, welcome to Kolkata . Today it is comparatively better. Still it will take one or two days to settle down. Here is the picture of Rajarhat area (New Town) of Kolkata. Attached Thumbnails

Jul 6th, 2007, 17:32	#9
rajiveanand RAJIVE SADA ANAND, MFA Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bronx, NY, USA Posts: 198	Thanx!!! :) Thank you evrybody for all the helpful comments and advice! Feeling much better about leaving today. Best of luck to evrybody in Calcutta... Hope the rains and floods subside for you. R.

Jul 28th, 2007, 12:55	#11
guidedeba Account Closed Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Kolkata (Calcutta) Posts: 173	I think you should change this news. It is quite normal to get rains in rainy season. and while there are floods going on all over the world. and the weatehr report is available in all the news channel. Why to eat some space here. If not for soem specific reason..????

Jul 6th, 2007, 09:18	#4
nayan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hyderabad/tokyo Posts: 820	The domestic airport is not in behala.... Behala only has a small flying club and a airstip associated with with. both the international and domestic airports are in the same compound in Dumdum. dont woory about travel between the two.

Jul 6th, 2007, 11:22	#5
tasuray Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 310	NSB International and domestic lounges are in the same compound about half km. distance.NSB to Behala is a long way to go. NSB Airport is in one end and Behala is in the other.There is no problem to go from International to domestic arena.

Jul 6th, 2007, 11:45	#6
Bhaswaran Landscape Photographer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata. INDIA bhaswaran@redifmail.com Posts: 964	DOnt get confused . Your Siliguri (Bagdogra) flight will commence from the domestic terminal just beside the Netaji Subah International AIrport. Just a few minutes walk. As said, the airstrip (not airport) in Behala is for the Behala Flying CLub. I reside in Behala and always see that yellow coloured cute little single-propeller plane hovering above in the blue sky. That is from this Behala FLying CLub, giving training. Believe me, the eagles and vultures beats it all the time. In my school day, with friends, we sometimes visited the airstrip and played cricket on it with the locals. That time, however, the club was closed for some reasons.

Jul 6th, 2007, 15:47	#8
somnath Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Calcutta Posts: 2,371	Let me share a lovely photograph from today’s Bengali newspaper (Anandabazar Patrika) : http://www.anandabazar.com/pic.htm - Somnath

Jul 28th, 2007, 13:16	#12
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,555	It's an older thread and if I recall the mods (probably me) decided to move it to News as it seemed newsworthy at that time, and frankly I don't understand what you're upset about. Imagine all the complaints about stuff we move away from news. It'll sink into the archives if no one keeps bringing it up. [Mod note then: you're right. Moved back to Kolkata. Please PM a mod a next time.] __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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