Fulhar River ring embankment breach: Over 4K residents evacuated in Malda

RATUA, BAISHNABNAGAR ALSO AFFECTED | EMERGENCY REPAIRS BEGIN

- AVIJIT ROY

MALDA: A major breach in the Fulhar River ring embankment at Dakshin Chandipur in Bhutni, under Manikchak block, early Wednesday morning triggered one of the worst flood situations in recent years in Malda district. The gushing waters quickly inundated Pulintola, Giritala, Shankartola and other low-lying pockets, displacing thousands.

The breach occurred in a newly built section of the embankment, constructed just months ago at a cost of Rs 1.35 crore and was unable to withstand the heavy current from the river. With both the Ganga and Fulhar flowing above danger levels, flooding spread beyond Bhutni to four Gram Panchayats (GP) each in Ratua I and Kaliachak-III blocks.