Amphan aftermath: power supply not yet restored in many parts of Kolkata and suburbs
Behala, Regent Park, Netaji Nagar among areas most affected.
West Bengal news
Former Mayor, now “administrator” of KMC, Firhad Hakim, asks for a week to bring services back to normal
Several parts of the city is faced with acute shortage of drinking water.
Binod Kumar appointed new commissioner of Kolkata Municipal Corporation
He is taking over from Khalil Ahmed.
Cyclone Amphan “worse than a national disaster”, says Mamata Banerjee; nearly 6 crore people affected
Large parts of the Sunderbans have been affected and mangrove forests destroyed.
Cyclone Amphan: Bengal govt seeks Army support for handling aftermath, including restoration & relief work
NDRF and other teams have been called for restoration and relief work.
PM announces “interim” cyclone relief of Rs 1,000 crore for Bengal after aerial survey
CM Mamata Banerjee has said that huge amount of funds is required for relief and rehabilitation.
72 dead in Cyclone Amphan, Mamata Banerjee appeals to PM to visit Bengal
Rs 1,000 crore has been allocated for relief and rehabilitation.
Amphan “extremely severe cyclonic storm”: can hit anytime in Bengal
In Kolkata, the speed of the storm is expected to be around 110-120 kmph
Cyclone Amphan to turn into “super cyclone”, likely to hit Bengal on Wednesday
Digha in East Midnapore likely to be hit the most in Bengal.
Skeletal bus services & app cabs to start in Kolkata and adjoining areas from Wednesday
Only 20 passengers allowed per bus, and two passengers in a cab.