Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday visited flood-hit Sabang in Paschim Medinipur and announced ₹9 lakh compensation each for the families of two persons who died in the floods.
After conducting an aerial survey and reviewing the situation with administrative officials, Adhikari said 3,200 houses had been damaged in Sabang block, and each affected family would receive ₹30,000 aid.
"Two persons have died in Paschim Medinipur due to the floods. Their families will be given compensation of nine lakh ruppees each. As many as 3,200 houses have been damaged in Sabang block, and those families will receive ₹30,000 each," he said.
The chief minister said the water level of Keleghai river was now below the danger mark and relief operations were underway.