Paschim Medinipur, July 14 -- Three people, including a 7-year-old school girl, lost their lives in severe flooding in parts of Ghatal due to heavy rainfall in West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district, an official said.

Six Gram Panchayats of Ghatal block and 13 wards of Ghatal municipality have been inundated, affecting the lives of several people in the region.

However, the water level at the Ghatal point has become stagnant, while the upper portion of the Shilabati River has started gradually decreasing, bringing relief in the flood-affected areas.

Speaking with ANI on Sunday, Ghatal SDO Suman Biswas said, "We recovered 2 bodies. The bodies have been sent to the hospital for post-mortem. The actual cause of death will be revealed. Y...