14 killed in flood-hit West Bengal, 2.5 lakh displaced

An IAF personnel evacuates a man at Khanakul in Hoogly. Pic/PTI

At least 14 people died due to wall collapse or electrocution and nearly 2.5 lakh got displaced in six districts of West Bengal, where discharge of water from Damodar Valley Corporation dams, followed by heavy rain, has inundated streets and homes, a senior official said.

The state government has set up shelter homes for those displaced, as relief operations, which began sometime last week, continue in the flood-affected areas, he added.

Several areas in Purba Bardhaman, Paschim Bardhaman, Paschim Medinipur, Hooghly, Howrah and South 24 Parganas districts are under waist-deep water, with people struggling to meet their basic needs, he said.

"We are collecting the details of all 14 people who have lost their lives due to the flood. We are waiting for a final report from the district administrations," the official said.

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