Struggle for people as floods grip East India

Flood situation in south Bengal districts today remained grim after fresh water was released from different barrages, compounding the woes of over 37 lakh people in 12 affected districts.

A roadside vendor re-arranges drinks on display after his shop was partially submerged in water in Kolkata, India, Sunday, August 2. Parts of the city were flooded Sunday after water from the Ganges river rose following monsoon rains. (Source: AP)

Yellow taxis and other vehicles wade through a flooded street in Kolkata. (Source: AP)

The government has issued an appeal to all the affected in the districts to move to their nearest relief camp before the situation worsens.

An Indian hand rickshaw puller makes his way through a flooded street in Kolkata. (Source: AP)

Children use big cooking pots as floats in a flooded area in Murshidabad district of West Bengal on Sunday. (Source: PTI)

A man wades through floodwaters carrying a gas cylinder on his head in Birbhum district of West Bengal. (Source: PTI)

Ghatal Police Station submerged in flood waters at Ghatal in West Midnapore district of West Bengal. (Source: PTI)

People surrounded by floodwaters at Chandrakona in West Midnapore district on Sunday. (Source: PTI)

Villagers using boats at flood hit Ghatal in West Midnapore district of West Bengal. (Source: PTI)

ISKCON Temple at Mayapur submerged in flood waters in Nadia district of West Bengal on Sunday. (Source: PTI)

A view of a flooded village at Satui in Murshidabad district of West Bengal on Monday (August 3). (Source: PTI)