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Flooding and erosion worsen in West Bengal's Malda district

West Bengal authorities reviewed flooding in Malda, citing erosion, discharge from the DVC system and rail subsidence. The reports indicate risks to local communities and transport infrastructure.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 5, 2026, 3:56 AM UTC.

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Flooding and rail subsidence may disrupt transport and threaten settlements in the affected area.

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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari reviews Malda flood situation, highlights erosion, DVC discharge, rail subsidence ↗aninews.in · Recorded source date: Sep 5, 2026, 3:47 AM UTC
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari reviews Malda flood situation, highlights erosion, DVC discharge, rail subsidence ↗news.webindia123.com · Recorded source date: Sep 5, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari reviews Malda flood situation, highlights erosion, DVC discharge, rail subsidence ↗calcuttanews.net · Recorded source date: Sep 5, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari reviews Malda flood situation, highlights erosion, DVC discharge, rail subsidence ↗indiagazette.com · Recorded source date: Sep 5, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC

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