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Kolkata: Incessant rainfall since Saturday has led to a flood-like situation in and around Balurghat. Around 50 families were drastically hit due to the flood-like conditions. Senior district administrative officials and district irrigation department officials feel the situation may turn critical if the region receives further heavy rainfall in the next 48 hours. "The situation may deteriorate further if the region receives more rains in the next 48 hours," said an irrigation officer. Residents have also been advised to avoid venturing into rivers Punarbhaba and Atreyee due to the heavy current in water..