SILIGURI EXPERIENCING FLOOD LIKE CONDITION DUE TO HEAVY RAIN

SILIGURI EXPERIENCING FLOOD LIKE CONDITION DUE TO HEAVY RAIN

By D. Prasun (TNI Siliguri)  |  TNI Editing Siliguri Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 24th July, 2016: A huge amount of damage is being estimated due to the ongoing sudden rain rise in Siliguri and the adjoining areas. The overflowed water not only is staying in the roads but have entered the homes of dwellers especially residing in the outskirts of the city. Flood water have entered the business establishments, storages etc. The SJDA chairman Mr. Sourav…

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FALAKATA UNDER WATER: RESIDENTS BLAME ILLEGAL RIVER ENCROACHMENT

FALAKATA UNDER WATER: RESIDENTS BLAME ILLEGAL RIVER ENCROACHMENT

By Arunangshu Maitra (TNI Falakata)  |  TNI Editing Siliguri Webdesk, TNI Falakata, 24th July, 2016: Like all other towns of North Bengal Falakata is also experiencing nightmares due to the continuous rains in the hills and the plains. Water has submerged all the roads of Falakata making it difficult for the dwellers to come out even for the daily works. The Netaji Road of Falakata is completely under water resulting in seepage of water in…

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AFORESTATION PROGRAM BY FALAKATA SSB AT ITS NEW LOCATION

AFORESTATION PROGRAM BY FALAKATA SSB AT ITS NEW LOCATION

By Arunangshu Maitra (TNI Falakata)  |  TNI Editing Siliguri Webdesk, TNI Falakata, 24th July, 2016: Falakata SSB 53 No. Batallion today organized an afforestation program in its New location at Simlabari of Alipurduar district. A total of 400 plants were planted, which included flowering plants, fruit plants, vegetable plants etc. All the plants were collected from the Forest Department. The dignitaries present on the occasion were Commandant Mr. Munna Singh, Deputy Commandant Mr. Ibo Chouba…

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RED ALERT FOR TORSA AND YELLOW ALERT FOR TEESTA & JALDHAKA DECLARED

RED ALERT FOR TORSA AND YELLOW ALERT FOR TEESTA & JALDHAKA DECLARED

By Arunangshu Maitra (TNI Falakata)  |  TNI Editing Siliguri Webdesk, TNI Hasimara 24th July, 2016: Hasimara’s NonReserved areas adjacent to Torsa River are under fear of flood due to the continuous 3-day rains in this area. The Alipurduar Administration have declared Red alert in this area. On the other hand, the administration has declared Yellow alert in the reserved areas of Hasimara. Sources said that there is a high possibility that Raidak River water level…

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BANARHAT FLOOD: BLOCK ADMINISTRATION UP IN ARMS FOR PROVIDING RELIEF

BANARHAT FLOOD: BLOCK ADMINISTRATION UP IN ARMS FOR PROVIDING RELIEF

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…

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BANARHAT GOES UNDER WATER IN NORTH BENGAL FLOODS

BANARHAT GOES UNDER WATER IN NORTH BENGAL FLOODS

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…

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JALDHAKA WATER ENTERS DHUPGURI: 700 HOUSES AFFECTED

JALDHAKA WATER ENTERS DHUPGURI: 700 HOUSES AFFECTED

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…

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NAGARKATA FLOOD SITUATION VERY GRIM: ADMINISTRATION PROVIDES RELIEF

NAGARKATA FLOOD SITUATION VERY GRIM: ADMINISTRATION PROVIDES RELIEF

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…

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TEA GARDEN WASHED AWAY IN LEASH RIVER FLOOD AT MALBAZAR

TEA GARDEN WASHED AWAY IN LEASH RIVER FLOOD AT MALBAZAR

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…

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SARATNAGAR OF SHIVMANDIR SUBMERGED, RESIDENTS FUME

SARATNAGAR OF SHIVMANDIR SUBMERGED, RESIDENTS FUME

By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri) | TNI Editing Siliguri Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 22nd July, 2016: The Entire North Bengal is reeling under heavy flood due to incessant rains throughout the Hills and plains. The Met office has predicted that in the next 48 hours Siliguri will also experience a heavy thundershower. Like that of the other parts of Siliguri, Saratnagar area of Aatharokhai anchal also came under flood like situation. Road under water at Saratnagar…

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