Disaster warning in North Bengal! State Govt cancels all leaves, authorities on high alert

Nabanna has canceled the leave of government employees following a disaster warning. Guidelines for holiday cancellations have been issued in Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar. The weather office forecasts very heavy rain in Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong, and Alipurduar on Monday. Darjeeling and Cooch Behar are also expected to receive heavy rain on Monday, with an orange warning issued for very heavy rain in these five districts on Tuesday.

There is a growing fear of mountain collapse and the threat of Harpa Ban in mountain rivers. Rivers in Duars may also see rising water levels. The district administration has ordered public announcements to spread the word in the block. Meanwhile, In South Bengal, the new moon brings danger. Chief Adviser to Chief Minister Alapan Banerjee reported that large areas of Hooghly and Howrah might flood due to heavy rains on the 5th and 6th.

The administration has decided to close ferries in multiple places, including Howrah and Katwa. While Jharkhand has found some solutions by reducing rain, and DVC has reduced the water release rate, Bengal still faces threats. Water release from the Durgapur reservoir continues but at a reduced rate. Despite this, Howrah and parts of Hooghly are already facing flooding, and Tallat near Damodar in East Burdwan is also at risk.