Kolkata: At least 15 killed as seasonal storm, heavy rains hit state

At least 15 people were killed in West Bengal on Tuesday evening as twin storms and heavy rainfall lashed the state. The storms caused electric poles to fall, uprooted trees and triggered wall and roof collapses in several houses. They also disrupted rail, road and air traffic. Of the 15, seven died in Kolkata, six in Howrah district, one person was electrocuted in Bankura and another in Hooghly area after they were struck by lightning.