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In pics: Waterlogging in South-Bengal due to heavy rainfall, water discharge from DVC dams flood villages
Heavy rain in West Bengal and its neighbouring states last week and the Damodar Valley Corporation releasing a huge amount of water from its barrages and dams left several dead and lakhs homeless.
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West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to conduct an aerial survey of the flood-hit regions of Howrah and Hooghly districts in south Bengal on July 4, even as the meteorological department has warned of more rain on Wednesday.(ANI)
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A man carries his goods to a safer place on a makeshift tin boat as heavy rains lead to waterlogging in Howrah on July 3.(ANI)
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People walk through the floodwater with their belongings after heavy rainfall hit Udayanarayanpur, Howrah, in Kolkata on July 3. (ANI)
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At least 15 people have died, and lakhs rendered homeless or marooned, as the flood situation in six districts of West Bengal aggravated on July 3.(ANI)
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The other four flood-hit districts are Purba Bardhaman, Paschim Bardhaman, Paschim Medinipur and South 24 Parganas.(ANI)
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has directed her ministers to remain at their respective districts and supervise the relief and rescue works.(ANI)
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People walk through the floodwater due to the heavy rainfall at Udayanarayanpur, Howrah, in Kolkata on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)
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