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Bengal flood situation improves with decrease in rainfall

Bengal flood situation improves with decrease in rainfall
Written by Sneha Das
(Sourced from PTI)
Aug 09, 2021, 12:33 pm 2 min read
Bengal flood situation improves with decrease in rainfall
Over three lakh displaced people remained at the several rescue centers spread over the seven districts

The flood situation in seven districts of West Bengal improved slightly with a decrease in rainfall and water receding from the inundated areas, a state government official said on Sunday. Though water receded in some of the flood-affected areas, over three lakh displaced people remained at the several rescue centers spread over the seven districts.

Death
At least 23 people died in the flood

"The flood situation has improved slightly in the affected districts of the state owing to less rainfall," the official said. The district authorities have been instructed to keep adequate rations, medicines, and clothes at the shelters and to be ready to tackle the outbreak of any water-borne diseases. At least 23 people died in the flood.

Inundation
DVC barrages released 40,000 cusecs of water on Sunday

A Damodar Valley Corporation official said it released 40,000 cusecs of water from its barrages on Sunday. Several places in Purba Bardhaman, Paschim Bardhaman, Birbhum, Paschim Medinipur, Hooghly, Howrah, and South 24 Parganas have been affected by floods owing to heavy rain and overflowing rivers. The most-inundated areas are Khanakul in Hooghly and Ghatal in Paschim Medinipur.

Rescue operations
The Army, Air Force undertook rescue operations in Khanakul

The Indian Army and the Indian Air Force were engaged in rescue and relief operations in Khanakul and adjoining areas, the official said. IAF helicopters rescued 31 people and the Army deployed an infantry column for rescue works. The Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rainfall in all the districts of West Bengal for the next five days.

Rainfall
Asansol recorded the highest rainfall at 78 mm

It said sub-Himalayan districts like Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri are likely to receive heavy rain at one or two places. Paschim Bardhaman's Asansol recorded the highest rainfall at 78 mm in the 24 hours till 8:30 am on Sunday, the Met Office said. Darjeeling received 55 mm rainfall, Contai in Purba Medinipur 51 mm, and Bankura 45 mm during the period, it said.

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Sneha Das is a lifestyle writer at NewsBytes. She had started her career with NewsBytes and her work has focused on national and lifestyle news. She has previously worked as an intern with The Sakal Times, The Logical Indian, and 91.9 Friends FM. She has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Calcutta.
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