Severe winds, torrential rain, and hailstorms struck various areas of Jalpaiguri in West Bengal on Sunday, causing destruction to homes, structures, and agricultural fields. The natural disaster claimed the lives of five individuals and left over 500 others injured.
#WATCH | West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says “A disaster occurred due to which several houses were damaged and 5 people died. Two others are in serious condition. The administration is on the spot and providing necessary help. Government is doing everything possible to help the… pic.twitter.com/ibCHrti43d
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Several videos posted on social media depicted the chaos unleashed by the intense winds, heavy rainfall, and hailstorms in Jalpaiguri.
#WATCH | Rain and hailstorms hit several parts of West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri causing damage to houses, buildings and crops.
Four people have lost their lives and over 100 others are injured in the cyclone incident: Jalpaiguri SP pic.twitter.com/vPMPa8PYVO
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In the southeastern regions of Manipur and Jorhat in Assam, powerful winds and heavy rainfall lashed the area, resulting in extensive destruction to residences and agricultural fields. Authorities reported significant damage to numerous homes, as well as severe impact on livestock shelters and crops.
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Rainfall and hailstorms have struck various areas of Manipur, resulting in damage to houses, buildings, and crops in Thoubal’s Sapam Leikai and Khongjom villages, as reported.
