After assuring 'all possible support' to Mamata Banerjee, PM Narendra Modi announces ex-gratia for Bengal flood victims
The announcement from the Prime Minister came at a time when West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress Supremo Mamata Banerjee took stock of the situation in at least six flood-ravaged districts of the state. Mamata also visited flood-hit Udaynarayanpur in Howrah district during the day.
Aug 04, 2021, 20:56 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee likely to conduct aerial survey of flood-ravaged Hooghly on August 4
Meanwhile, the Bengal Chief Minister has directed ministers to keep a tab on the rescue operations and see that relief materials reach all affected people. The Army and the Air Force on Monday undertook rescue and relief operations in Hooghly district, where many areas have been submerged due to excess rainfall and overflowing of rivers.
Aug 03, 2021, 18:04 PM IST
Flood situation improving in West Bengal barring Malda
The flood situation in northern West Bengal has shown an overall improvement.
Aug 20, 2017, 21:16 PM IST
Bengal flood situation improves further, toll mounts to 34
The toll, however, rose to 34 since July 21 following the death of three more persons in the state, officials said.
Jul 30, 2017, 20:58 PM IST
Twelve more people die in West Bengal floods, death toll rises to 28
Twelve more people died in the last 24 hours in flood-affected districts of West Bengal taking the toll to 28, a senior government official said on Friday.
Jul 28, 2017, 22:11 PM IST
