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72 dead in Bengal, have never seen such devastation: Mamata appeals to PM

The chief minister also announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh for the family members of each of the deceased

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An uprooted tree that fell on a house during Cyclone Amphan, in Santipur, Nadia. Photo: PTI

Press Trust of India Kolkata

5 min read Last Updated : May 21 2020 | 9:20 PM IST

At least 72 people have died in West Bengal due to Cyclone Amphan, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the affected districts and provide help to "rebuild those areas from scratch".

The chief minister also announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh for the family members of each of the deceased.

"So far as per the reports we have received, 72 people have died in the state due to Cyclone Amphan. Two districts North and South 24 Parganas are completely devastated. We have to rebuild those districts

Topics : Mamata Banerjee Cyclone West Bengal PM Narendra Modi