Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Kolkata Flood: Govt. Offers Aid; Rahul Gandhi Offers Support
Heavy rainfall caused deaths in Kolkata, primarily due to electrocution.
The West Bengal government, led by Mamata Banerjee, announced financial aid of Rs 2 lakh and promised jobs for the families of the deceased.
Rahul Gandhi expressed concern and urged support for those affected.
Schools and offices were closed due to the heavy rain.
The government is monitoring the situation and is in touch with the Police.
Heavy rainfall caused electrocution deaths in Kolkata.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for each family.
The government will provide jobs to the families of the deceased if needed.
Rahul Gandhi urged support and offered condolences.
The Chief Minister said she had never seen such heavy rain.
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee, Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Compensation and support for victims of electrocution deaths
- When
- Announced on Wednesday, September 24, 2025
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- To provide financial assistance and support to affected families
Government
CESC
Responsibility
Government
Ensure support to the families of the deceased
CESC
Ensure people do not suffer
- Incident
- Fatal electrocutions due to heavy rainfall
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Fatalities
- At least 10 deaths (9 in Kolkata)
- Compensation
- Rs 2 lakh to next of kin of deceased
- Support
- Rahul Gandhi urges support
- Announcements
- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
Sources
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