Heavy rains in southern and western parts of Bengal

Heavy rains today lashed the southern and western districts of West Bengal swelling several rivers, but the authorities ruled out any immediate flood threat.

Heavy rains were reported from Howrah, Hooghly, West and East Midnapur, and parts of Birbhum, Purulia and Bankura districts, besides Kolkata, officials said.

While water logging was reported from various locations, any immediate flood situation was ruled out by the district administrations.

"We have opened two control rooms to monitor each of the districts. Though there are heavy rains, but the situation has improved and we have instructed not to release water from dams," state Irrigation Minister Rajib Banerjee told

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