West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday conducted an aerial survey of areas affected by Cyclone Bulbul that wreaked havoc in the state over the weekend. At least seven persons have died and 4.65 lakh people have been affected due to the cyclone in the state, according to the West Bengal's Department of Disaster Management and Civil Defence.

West Bengal: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee conducted aerial survey of areas affected by #CycloneBulbul, today. The state reported 7 human casualties, damages to about 1 lakh houses & standing crops due to the cyclone. pic.twitter.com/IHt6fU0kCw

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Also, extensive damage to Sunderbans forests has been reported and a detailed assessment is being done, the department had said. The severe cyclonic storm Bulbul had ravaged South 24 Parganas region in the state on Sunday. Due to the speedy winds, several trees were uprooted and roads were blocked forcing the administration to carry out road clearance work.