Malda, August 21: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that there are reports of 152 deaths due to various causes like drowning, snake bites etc. with 1.5 crore people affected in the ongoing West Bengal floods adding that 45 lakh people have been affected in the three north Bengal districts Malda, North Dinajpur and South Dinajpur — she toured during the day.
Banerjee directed the officials to ensure there was enough stock of medicines to tackle any outbreak of diseases once the water level came down.
Floods have wrecked havoc in Cooch Behar, South Dinajpur, North Dinajpur, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Malda districts of north Bengal.
The State Finance Department was collaborating with other departments, including its irrigation counterpart, to formulate a report on the overall flood situation and damages in the state. The report will be submitted to the Chief Secretary and Chief Minister in about a week.
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