Bankura (West Bengal): A huge storm and rains paralyzed normal life in West Bengal's Bankura District on Monday. At least two people were killed in the Taldangra village of the
district, while over 50 were
injured. Over hundreds houses were also destroyed. Some of the villagers have
lost their livelihood and are looking for government assistance. "I had a chicken
farm, which I maintain myself and I bought 2,000 chickens for rupees 72,000 and
its feed and feeder, but everything has been destroyed by this storm and rain,"
said Ashok Mondal, a villager. "Now, we want some help from the Panchayat (Village
Council), Panchayat Samiti, Zilla Parishad (District Council) for poor villagers
who were effected and relief for those who have lost everything," said Subhasis
Ganguly, another villager. The region is prone to thunderstorms due to its proximity
to the Bay of Bengal.
