A terrible storm struck Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal on Sunday afternoon, causing major devastation in the area. Due to strong winds accompanied by hailstorm in most parts of the district, many huts and houses were damaged, trees were uprooted and electric poles fell. So far 5 people have died due to this storm while 500 people have been injured. However, on Sunday, area magistrate Shama Parveen had said that 4 people had died. Whereas now the death of another woman has also been confirmed.
State CM Mamata Banerjee expressed grief over the storm caused by the cyclone. CM canceled her program and reached Jalpaiguri on Sunday night itself. He took stock of the area and also visited Jalpaiguri Super Specialty Hospital to meet the people affected by the cyclone.
devastation caused by storm
The cyclone that hit West Bengal on Sunday caused huge devastation. The storm arrived around 3:30 in the afternoon and lasted for about 10 minutes. In which lakhs of trees were uprooted and houses were damaged. 5 people died due to this storm, while 500 people are reported to be injured. Although earlier on Sunday, Jalpaiguri District Magistrate Shama Parveen had said that four people have died so far, the deceased were identified as Dwijendra Narayan Sarkar (52), Anima Roy (49), Jogen Roy (70) and Samar Roy (64). ) occurred as. Whereas now news has come out that a woman has also died due to the storm.
Sam expressed grief
Speaking to the media, Mamata Banerjee said that a disaster struck, due to which many houses were damaged and five people died. The condition of two is critical. The Chief Minister assured that the administration is present on the spot and all necessary assistance is being provided. The government is making every possible effort to help the victims. The administration will stand with the needy people. Mamta Banerjee also said that we are aware of the damage that has been caused and the biggest damage that has been caused is the loss of life and property.
Sad to know that sudden heavy rainfall and stormy winds brought disasters today afternoon in some Jalpaiguri-Mainaguri areas, with loss of human lives, injuries, house damages, uprooting of trees and electricity poles etc.
District and block administration, police, DMG and QRT
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) March 31, 2024
PM Modi expressed grief
Earlier on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the devastation caused by the storm in Jalpaiguri district. While posting on X, Modi wrote that my condolences are with the people affected by the storm in Jalpaiguri-Mainaguri areas of West Bengal. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. The Prime Minister said, I will also urge all BJP Bengal workers to help the affected people. Let us tell you, Raj Bhavan officials said that Governor CV Anand Bose will also leave for Jalpaiguri on Monday to visit the affected areas.
My thoughts are with those affected by the storms in Jalpaiguri-Mainaguri areas of West Bengal. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones.
Spoke to officials and asked them to ensure proper assistance to those impacted by the heavy rains.
I would also urge all
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 31, 2024
CV Anand Bose
Raj Bhavan officials said that Governor CV Anand Bose will also leave for Jalpaiguri on Monday to visit the affected areas. Before which, while talking about the incident, he said that you all know that Jalpaiguri was hit by the storm yesterday. There has been loss of life and property. Houses have been damaged. We are all worried about it. He said that he would visit the area tomorrow.
