Two lakh people hit by Ghatal floods, says West Bengal Minister
Flood-Prone Rivers Involved:
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Silabati River
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Dwarakeshwar River
Shilabati River (West Bengal)
Origin: Near Chak Gopalpur, Hura Block, Purulia district, West Bengal
Course:
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Flows southeast through Bankura and Paschim Medinipur
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Merges with Dwarakeswar near Ghatal, then forms the Rupnarayan River
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Eventually joins the Hooghly River, which drains into the Bay of Bengal
Important Places Along the River:
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Simlapal: Site of annual Ganga Mela fair
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Kadam Dewli Dam (near Khatra): Small reservoir connected via canal from Mukutmanipur-Kangsabati dam
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Ghatal: Flood-prone confluence zone with Dwarakeswar
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Gongoni Danga: Erosion-based tourist spot in Paschim Medinipur
Dwarakeswar River (Also called Dhalkisor)
Origin: Near Madhabpur, Purulia district
Course:
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Flows through Bankura, East Bardhaman, and Hooghly districts
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Merges with Shilabati near Ghatal, then forms Rupnarayan River
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Eventually meets the Hooghly River
Hydrological Importance
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The Rupnarayan River is formed by the confluence of Dwarakeswar and Shilabati near Ghatal (a flood hotspot).
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Tributaries like Sali, Damodar, Kangsabati, Haldi, and Kaliaghai enrich the Rupnarayan-Hooghly system.
