Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Ganga Floods Bhutni Islet After Dyke Breach
Imagine a river that is getting too big and powerful.
The Ganga River has gotten so strong it broke a wall meant to protect a nearby town called Paschim Ratanpur.
The water then flooded areas like Basanttola, Gorbardhantola and Durlavtola.
This has caused a lot of problems for the people in the Bhutni islet because it has flooded their homes and land.
The local government is trying to help people move to safer places.
Around 60,000 people need to be moved to stay safe.
An embankment of Paschim Ratanpur collapsed, causing flooding.
Water from the Ganga River flooded into the area.
Around 60,000 people are being shifted to safer places.
The collapse was caused by the Ganga eroding land.
The district magistrate took stock of the situation and issued instructions.
- Who
- Residents of Bhutni islet
- What
- Ganga River flooding due to embankment collapse
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Bhutni islet, Malda, near Paschim Ratanpur in Ratua 1 block
- Why
- Embankment collapse due to Ganga river erosion
- Affected Area
- Bhutni islet, Paschim Ratanpur, Uttar Chandipur panchayat
- Cause
- Embankment collapse due to erosion
- People to be shifted
- Around 60,000
- Total Population of Bhutni islet
- Around 1.60 lakh