Six persons have died in cyclone Remal related incidents in West Bengal. Rain and gusty winds have stopped in two 24 Parganas districts, Kolkata and adjoining districts. Due to the effect of Remal, a large section is under water in the coastal areas of South and North 24 Parganas districts. Sea water has entered into agricultural land and fisheries in the coastal areas. People have started returning from government shelters to their homes.
Election Campaign activities have started again in Kolkata and South and North 24 Parganas districts for the 7th and last phase of Lok Sabha elections. 9 seats of the state will go to polls in this phase on 1st June. Some districts of North Bengal are receiving rainfall today.
