Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Suvendu Announces Flood Aid and Housing for Bengal’s Sabang
Floods damaged many homes in Sabang, West Bengal.
The chief minister said each family with a damaged house will receive Rs 30,000.
Families of the two people who died will receive Rs 9 lakh each.
About 50,000 people are still stranded in Sabang and nearby areas.
Between 4,000 and 5,000 people have been moved to relief camps.
Farmers will receive help registering crop-insurance claims for losses.
Officials will also arrange assistance for crops not covered by insurance, including destroyed mat-stick cultivation.
The government plans to build 13,000 new houses in Sabang.
Officials were told to continue relief work until affected families return safely and farmer-loss lists are completed.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced Rs 30,000 for each of 3,200 flood-damaged houses in Sabang.
Families of two people who died in the floods will receive Rs 9 lakh each.
Around 50,000 people remain stranded, while 4,000 to 5,000 have been moved to relief camps.
Crop-insurance camps will help farmers claim losses involving paddy and betel-leaf cultivation, with separate support planned for destroyed mat-stick crops.
The government announced 13,000 new houses, while the Ghatal Master Plan received approval for Rs 24.5 crore in land acquisition.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, district officials, affected residents and farmers.
- What
- The government announced household and death compensation, relief assistance, crop-insurance support and new housing for flood-hit communities.
- When
- Thursday, during Adhikari’s aerial survey and administrative review; one report dates the visit to August 20.
- Where
- Sabang in Paschim Medinipur, along with flood-affected areas including Ghatal and Arambagh.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and rising Keleghai and other river levels caused flooding, damaging homes, crops and livelihoods.
- Damaged houses
- Around 3,200 houses in Sabang block
- Household compensation
- Rs 30,000 for each family whose house was damaged
- Death compensation
- Rs 9 lakh for each family of the two flood victims
- People stranded
- Around 50,000 people in Sabang and adjoining areas
- Relief camps
- Approximately 4,000 to 5,000 people shifted to camps
- Housing plans
- 13,000 new houses planned under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, in addition to about 14,000 already under construction
- Ghatal Master Plan
- The state Cabinet approved Rs 24.5 crore for required land acquisition
