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The flood situation in West Bengal’s Medinipur district has worsened as rivers overflow, submerging roads and markets. This marks the fourth flood in Ghatal this year, disrupting daily life. Authorities report a missing person as SDRF conducts search operations. Heavy rainfall continues to worsen the crisis, with no immediate relief in sight.

Key Points: West Bengal Floods Worsen in Medinipur as Rivers Swell

  • Shilabati and Rupnarayan rivers surge, worsening floods in Ghatal
  • Fourth flood this year disrupts life in Medinipur
  • SDRF searches for missing person in Narajole
  • Heavy rainfall triggers fresh inundation, submerging roads and markets
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West Bengal: Flood situation worsens in Medinipur district

Floods intensify in West Bengal’s Medinipur as rivers overflow, submerging roads and displacing residents. SDRF searches for missing person.

"Water levels have risen significantly since last night. – Suman Biswas, Ghatal SDO"

Paschim Medinipur, August 3

The flood situation has worsened in West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district due to the rise in water levels in Shilabati, Jhumi and Rupnarayan rivers in the Ghatal subdivision.

The areas already affected by flooding are witnessing fresh inundation, intensifying the suffering of local residents.

This is the fourth time a flood has occurred in Ghatal this year.

Heavy rainfall triggered by a low-pressure system has further deteriorated the situation. Roads, schools, state highways, and markets remain submerged, bringing normal life to a standstill.

According to Ghatal SDO Suman Biswas, "Water levels have risen significantly since last night. Currently, 10 gram panchayats in Ghatal block, 2 in Daspur I block, 12 wards under Ghatal Municipality, and 3 wards under Kharar Municipality are underwater. The district administration is providing essential services in the flood-affected areas."

Meanwhile, one person from Rajnagar in Narajole is reported missing. The SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) has launched a search operation to locate the missing individual.

The authorities have confirmed that the overall situation in Ghatal remains critical and far from normal.

Earlier on July 14, three people, including a 7-year-old school girl, lost their lives in severe flooding in parts of Ghatal due to heavy rainfall in West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district.

- ANI

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Arjun K
My cousin lives in Kharar and says the water has entered ground floors everywhere. Why aren't we building proper drainage systems despite facing floods every year? #BengalFloods
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Rohit P
Respect to SDRF teams working in these dangerous conditions. But administration needs to do more - where are the early warning systems? People deserve better preparedness.
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Sarah B
Visiting from Canada and shocked to see this devastation. How can I help? Are there any reliable NGOs working in the area that accept international donations?
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Karthik V
The real tragedy is that poor farmers will lose everything again. My uncle lost his paddy crops in July floods, and now this. When will governments understand rural India's suffering?
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Meera T
Instead of blaming, let's help. Local volunteers are collecting dry food, medicines and clothes at Kolkata's Howrah station. DM for details if you can contribute. Every little helps!
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David E
Climate change is making these disasters worse globally. India needs better flood management infrastructure. The time for action was yesterday.

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