West Bengal flood situation grim, Mamata monitors situation at control room

KOLKATA: Flood situation in south Bengal districts remained grim on Monday after fresh water was released from different barrages, compounding the woes of over 37 lakh people in 12 affected districts. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who stayed at state secretariat Nabanna overnight to personally monitor the flood situation, would visit Habra and Ashoknagar areas of North 24 Parganas to monitor the relief and rescue operations there. "Flood situation in the state still remained a matter of concern after fresh water was released from different barrages since last night. High tides worsened the situation," state irrigation minister Rajib Banerjee told PTI.   PTI