Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Monsoon floods Balurghat, residents blame poor drainage
A lot of rain during the monsoon season caused flooding in Balurghat, a town in India.
The town's drainage system is not very good, so water collected on the roads and even entered some houses.
People are upset and want the town leaders to fix the drainage problem.
The town leaders say they are working on it by clearing blocked drains and providing temporary shelters for those affected.
There is also a river nearby that is rising, which could make the flooding worse.
Incessant monsoonal rainfall flooded Balurghat, disrupting normal life and exposing inadequate drainage infrastructure.
Major roads and low-lying areas were submerged under knee-deep water.
Residents blamed poor drainage and blocked channels for the waterlogging.
Residents of ward 21 staged a demonstration demanding a permanent solution to the drainage problem.
Municipal officials are monitoring the situation and have engaged earthmovers to clear blocked drainage channels.
- Who
- Residents of Balurghat and municipal officials
- What
- Monsoon flooding due to poor drainage and rising river levels
- When
- Late Sunday night to Monday morning
- Where
- Balurghat, South Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India
- Why
- Inadequate drainage infrastructure and damaged embankments along the river Atrayee
Residents
Municipal Officials
Drainage System
Residents
Residents blame the poor drainage system for the flooding, stating that drains are not cleaned regularly and are often blocked.
Municipal Officials
Municipal officials claim they are monitoring the situation and have engaged earthmovers to clear blocked drainage channels.
River Atrayee
Residents
Residents are concerned about the rising water levels of the river Atrayee, which could flood the town.
Municipal Officials
Irrigation department officials acknowledge the damage to the embankments and state that repair work is underway.
- Location
- Balurghat, South Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India
- Affected Areas
- Bongi, Yuva Sangha, Biplab Club, Tank More, Tridhara, Balurghat High School ground, wards 3 and 21
- Cause of Flooding
- Incessant monsoonal rainfall and inadequate drainage infrastructure
- River
- Atrayee
- Municipal Response
- Earthmovers clearing blocked drainage channels, temporary shelters for displaced families, pumps to drain water