India, Sept. 24 -- Water levels in Kolkata streets have begun to recede after Tuesday's heavy downpour even as several arterial roads and neighborhoods across the city remained submerged on Monday morning.

After eight people were electrocuted to death in the city alone, power supply to several waterlogged pockets was disconnected adding to people's woes.

Kolkata experienced a near-cloudburst situation in the early hours of Tuesday, registering more than 251mm rain in 24 hours, the highest in 37 years. Some parts of Kolkata received more than 300mm rain in just six hours.

"The water level has started receding. Several roads and localities are still submerged. Vehicles are plying. It would take some time before the water level recedes co...