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Eight killed, several missing during Durga idol immersion in West Bengal

Summary by Ground News
Four of the dead are women. Hundreds of people gathered on the banks of the Mal river to participate in the immersion ceremony. MLA Bulu Chik Baraik feared that the death toll may increase. Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari requested the state administration to step up the rescue efforts.

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Times of IndiaTimes of India

West Bengal Floods: At least eight drown in flash floods during idol immersion in Jalpaiguri

At least eight persons drowned and several others were missing after they were swept away by flash floods during an idol immersion procession at Mal r

2 years ago·India
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The HinduThe Hindu

Eight drown in flash floods during Durga Puja immersion in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri

About 30-40 persons who were stuck in the middle of a river were rescued by the district administration

2 years ago·India
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The IndependentThe Independent

Eight dead and several injured by ‘sudden’ flash flood during idol immersion in India

About 70 people have been rescued by the disaster response team, says West Bengal chief minister

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom
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Hindustan TimesHindustan Times

13 dead, several missing during Durga idols immersion in 3 separate incidents

Similar incidents were also reported during the Ganesh visarjan that took place on September 9. At least 20 lives were lost across Maharashtra, and eight people died in Haryana.

2 years ago·New Delhi, India
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Eight killed, several missing during Durga idol immersion in West Bengal

Recent flash floods in the Mal river in West Bengal's Jagalpuri has claimed the lives of nearly eight people, and several others have gone missing, officials stated. The incident occurred around 8:30 on Wednesday (October 5) when hundreds of people went near the river during idol immersion on Vijayadashami. Four of the dead are women.

2 years ago·Noida, India
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ABP NewsABP News

Bengal: At Least 8 Dead As Flash Floods Hit Mal River During Idol Immersion, PM Condoles Deaths

West Bengal: Eight people drowned in Mal river in North Bengal's Jalpaiguri district due to flash floods during idol immersion on the occasion of Vijayadashami.

2 years ago·India
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