Further to our Appeal, issued on 1st September, we received the following update from our member, LWF-India.
Heavy rains continue and the water level in all the major rivers is steadily rising.
The dams and barrages in the region have begun to release water. The rains and the water released from the dams have flooded more areas. In the north of West Bengal, now, Jalpaiguri, North Dinajpur, South Dinajpur and Murshidabad districts have also been affected. Army and other defence forces are involved in rescue and relief activities. No official or confirmed figures are available on the extent of damages.