Over 29,000 people were
affected in Amta of Howrah district following heavy rains, a district official said.
Two canals were swollen following the showers at Amta one block inundating 29 villages, the official said.
An estimated 29,000 people were affected as the flash floods damaged 400 mud houses, the official said.
Of the affected people, 5000 were sheltered in relief camps.
Local MLA Nirmal Majhi visited the area and inspected facilities at the 24/7 control room at BDO's office.
