Torrential rains during monsoon are known to be the cause of many accidents. So far 16 people have died in rain-related accidents in West Bengal. In the latest development, the state government has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the victims.
As a result of the low pressure over the Bay of Bengal, rain continued over North and South Bengal from 26 July to 29 July. Many roads were waterlogged. And with the rain, the casualties went on increasing. The state government’s office Nabanna has asked for a complete list of all such accidents.
Disaster Management Minister Javed Ahmed Khan told AFP that two rivers were in spate over the past two days and at least 50,000 people were displaced. Khan said a large number of people, including an elderly woman and a nine-month-old child, had to be pulled off the roof of a submerged building with the help of military helicopters.
Senior state official Harikrishna Dwivedi said that more than 40 relief centers have been set up across the state for people displaced due to floods.
The 16 dead include four from Bankura, three from Purulia, one from Howrah, two from Kalimpong, one from West Burdwan, one from Murshidabad, one from East Burdwan, two from West Midnapore and one from South 24 Parganas.
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