Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Flood-Hit Bengal Gets Relief Measures and Ghatal Plan Funding
Heavy rain has flooded several parts of Bengal.
Around 50,000 people were affected in and around Sabang.
Thousands of people were taken to relief camps for safety.
Officials said two people had died and many homes were damaged.
Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari flew over the flooded areas to inspect them.
He ordered officials to provide food, drinking water and rescue help.
Families with damaged homes will receive ₹30,000.
The government also approved money to buy land for a long-term plan to reduce flooding in Ghatal.
Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari surveyed flood-hit areas of West Midnapore, East Midnapore and Hooghly.
About 50,000 people remained waterlogged around Sabang, while 4,000 to 5,000 were moved to relief camps.
The preliminary flood-related death toll was two, and about 3,200 houses were damaged in Sabang.
The government approved ₹24.5 crore to acquire land for the long-pending Ghatal Master Plan.
Affected families will receive ₹30,000 for house repairs or rebuilding, while farmers can apply for crop insurance.
- Who
- Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari, state officials, local representatives and flood-affected residents and farmers.
- What
- The chief minister surveyed flood-hit areas, reviewed relief operations and announced assistance, while the cabinet approved ₹24.5 crore for land acquisition for the Ghatal Master Plan.
- When
- Thursday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- Sabang, Bhagwanpur and Patashpur in the Midnapore region, as well as Arambagh in Hooghly; the Ghatal subdivision is also covered by the long-term plan.
- Why
- Incessant rain and rising water in the Keleghai river caused flooding, while the Ghatal Master Plan is intended to address recurring monsoon floods.
- People affected
- Around 50,000 people remained waterlogged in and around Sabang.
- Relief camps
- Approximately 4,000 to 5,000 people were shifted to relief camps.
- Reported deaths
- The preliminary flood-related toll was two by Thursday evening.
- Housing damage
- About 3,200 houses were damaged in Sabang.
- House assistance
- Affected families will receive ₹30,000 each for repairs or rebuilding.
- Ghatal funding
- The cabinet approved ₹24.5 crore for land acquisition for the Ghatal Master Plan.
- Crop protection
- Farmers with flood-damaged cropland can apply under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.