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14 killed in flood-hit West Bengal, 2.5 lakh displaced
Updated On: 04 August, 2021 08:20 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
The state government has set up shelter homes for those displaced, as relief operations, which began sometime last week, continue in the flood-affected areas, he added

An IAF personnel evacuates a man at Khanakul in Hoogly. Pic/PTI
At least 14 people died due to wall collapse or electrocution and nearly 2.5 lakh got displaced in six districts of West Bengal, where discharge of water from Damodar Valley Corporation dams, followed by heavy rain, has inundated streets and homes, a senior official said.
The state government has set up shelter homes for those displaced, as relief operations, which began sometime last week, continue in the flood-affected areas, he added.
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