Mamata Banerjee likely to conduct aerial survey of flood-ravaged Hooghly on August 4
(Zee News)

Meanwhile, the Bengal Chief Minister has directed ministers to keep a tab on the rescue operations and see that relief materials reach all affected people. The Army and the Air Force on Monday undertook rescue and relief operations in Hooghly district, where many areas have been submerged due to excess rainfall and overflowing of rivers.