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North Bengal on Red Alert as Heavy Rains Trigger Flood Warnings
🗓 20 Jun 2026, 02:02 AM
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for North Bengal districts including Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar due to heavy rainfall, with flood warnings also in effect.
Heavy rainfall has led to severe weather conditions in North Bengal, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for districts such as Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar. Flood warnings have also been put in place for these areas.
In addition to the red alert, orange alerts have been issued for Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts. The southern parts of West Bengal are also experiencing adverse weather due to the ongoing rains.
The inclement weather has caused significant disruptions, with reports of landslides and a bridge collapse in affected regions. The extreme weather has severely impacted normal life and infrastructure in the region.
In addition to the red alert, orange alerts have been issued for Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts. The southern parts of West Bengal are also experiencing adverse weather due to the ongoing rains.
The inclement weather has caused significant disruptions, with reports of landslides and a bridge collapse in affected regions. The extreme weather has severely impacted normal life and infrastructure in the region.