Water Hyacinth Chokes North 24 Parganas Rivers, Monsoon Floods Devastate Daily Life

• Rivers in Baduria-Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas, are choked by water hyacinths, causing annual monsoon flooding.
• Ichamati, Jamuna, and Padma rivers, vital for local agriculture, have lost natural flow and navigability.
• Siltation, encroachment, and lack of renovation have transformed rivers into dense water hyacinth jungles.
• Reduced water-holding capacity leads to widespread flooding in areas like Chatra, Charghat, and Rasuipur.
• Locals demand urgent removal of water hyacinths, regular dredging, and renovation to prevent future floods.