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Bengal flood

West Bengal govt informed before water release, says DVC

"Before the release of water, flood warning messages are communicated well in advance to Chief Engineers of Government of West Bengal, District Magistrates of Purba Bardhaman, Paschim Bardhman, Purulia, Bankura, and Superintending Engineer and Executive Engineer, Durgapur, government of West Bengal".

Mamata visits flood-stricken Howrah; speaks to PM Modi for assistance

Miss Banerjee is said to have spoken to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over telephone, informing him of the flood situation in Bengal which can take a turn for the worse due to further rainfall. PM has reportedly assured her of extending all assistance to mitigate the flood situation.