Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Malda Flood: Dam Breach Causes Inundation, High Court Asks Report
The Fulahar river flooded parts of Malda district after its banks broke.
Many homes and farms are now underwater.
People are blaming officials for not preventing this.
The government has moved some officials and is working with experts to fix the problem.
The High Court wants a report to find out why the dam failed and what is being done to help those affected.
Embankments of the Fulahar river breached in Malda district, causing flooding.
Hundreds of houses and crops have been affected by the flood.
Local residents allege negligence by irrigation department officials.
Three irrigation department officials have been transferred.
The Calcutta High Court has requested a report on the situation.
- Who
- Residents of Manikchak and Ratua areas, officials, High Court
- What
- Breach of embankments leading to a flood-like situation, HC requesting a report
- When
- Within the last month
- Where
- Manikchak and Ratua areas of Malda district
- Why
- Embankment breaches led to widespread damage, prompting a High Court inquiry.
- Location
- Manikchak and Ratua areas, Malda district
- Cause
- Breaching of Fulahar river embankments
- Affected
- Hundreds of houses inundated, crop loss
- Officials Transferred
- Chief Engineer, Executive Engineer, Supervising Engineer
- High Court Action
- Demanded a report on the dam's condition and relief efforts
