Asansol (West Bengal) [India], September 30 (ANI): Heavy rain for the past 48 hours has led to waterlogging and a flood-like situation in the Asansol district on Thursday.

Several areas are inundated with rainwater reaching about six to eight feet.

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Water has entered several houses in the district and many people have moved to the terrace of their buildings.

"People are highly distressed. Water is entering our homes. State administration has made no arrangements to combat the issue," said a local.

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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places over Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal and Gujarat region. (ANI)

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