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October 30, 2026 12:53 PM

North Bengal on high Alert after glacial lake outburst in Bhutan; NDRF, SDRF mobilised

A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) reported at Lemthang in Bhutan has triggered a high alert across North Bengal, with authorities initiating emergency preparedness measures amid the possibility of flooding along the Sankosh River and its tributaries. Overflowing water from the glacial lake is flowing downstream through the Mo Chhu River towards the Sankosh River, prompting authorities to advise residents in vulnerable areas to immediately move to safer locations. Residents in the Darjeeling...

July 7, 2026 2:02 PM

Heavy rain forecast for north Bengal, warning issued for possible landslides and rising river levels

The Met Department on Tuesday predicted heavy rain in north Bengal districts, warning that this is likely to cause landslides in the hill areas while the water level in rivers may rise beyond the danger limit. It also ruled out the possibility of heavy rain in south Bengal districts for now. "The depression is clearing over south Bengal districts. Therefore, heavy rain is unlikely. Scattered light to moderate rain will continue. However, heavy rain has been predicted in north Bengal, which cou...

September 24, 2025 12:49 PM

Light to moderate rain forecast for West Bengal till Saturday

The Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecast mostly cloudy skies with light to moderate rain across West Bengal till Saturday, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds at some places. While Kolkata is likely to experience continuous rain until next Saturday, there is currently no warning of heavy rainfall. Weather conditions are expected to improve from Sunday, bringing relief to the city’s residents. Civic authorities have been working extensively to drain water into the Hooghly R...

September 16, 2024 4:26 PM

Crisis hits North Bengal tea industry due to heat wave

The tea industry in North Bengal is currently facing significant challenges due to a prolonged heat wave affecting the region. This weather anomaly has led to adverse impacts on tea production, with tea gardens experiencing a drastic reduction in leaf growth. North Bengal, known for its prolific tea gardens totaling around 500 and producing approximately 640 million kg of tea annually is seeing some of its districts hit by unusually high temperatures. These conditions have caused tea bushes to ...