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By Atish Sen (TNI Banarhat)  |  Edited By TNI Editing Siliguri Webdesk, TNI Banarhat, 24th July, 2016: Due to heavy rains overnight in Bhutan Hills, the plain areas of Dooars like Banarhat, Nagrakata, Binnaguri etc. were submerged. Due to continuous incessant rains for the last two days, the situation worsened today because rains showed no respite. The Umesh Khal of Banarhat overflowed and the water entered in the adjoining areas like Banarhat Bazar, Shantipara, Subhashnagar…

By Atish Sen (TNI Banarhat)  |  TNI Editing Siliguri Webdesk, TNI Banarhat, 24th July, 2016: At least 3 houses of Banarhat and 4 houses of Binnaguri was washed away by the flood waters, that entered due to the collapse of Hatinala Dam. The UBI Road of Banarhat is also currently under water. This resulted in the submerging of Chamurchi More, Shantipara, Hospital Para, Banarhat TE, Police Station, Post Office, Telephone Exchange, Panchayat office, Forest Office and…

By Supriyo Basak (TNI Dhupguri)  |  TNI Editing Siliguri Webdesk, TNI Dhupguri 24th July, 2016: Patkidaha under Dhupguri block came under water when the overflowing water of Jaldhaka entered the village. At least 700 houses were affected in this rain flood today. Till 1 pm there was no sign of relief or any Government officials in the flood affected village. So the villagers became restless and started agitating in front of the press. According to a…

By Atish Sen (TNI Banarhat)  |  TNI Editing Siliguri Webdesk, TNI Nagrakata, 24th July, 2016: Rain has created havoc at Nagrakata too. Areas like Khairbari, Sulkapara, Lukshan, Angrabhasha etc are in submerged condition. In Nagrakata itself according to the reports, at least 15 culverts are broken due to the heavy rush of water. A bridge connecting Jhartundu village and Nagrakata is washed away by the heavy force of water. Many rescue camps have been set up…

By Supriyo Basak (TNI Dhupguri)  |  TNI Editing Siliguri Webdesk, TNI Malbazar 24th July, 2016: Lesh River today washed away a portion of Lesh Tea Garden at Malbazar. This is due to the incessant rains both in Plains and the Hills. It is to be noted that earlier on Saturday the embankment of Lesh River was broken due to the heavy rush of water resulting in the seepage of water in the tea garden. Today…