A fierce cyclonic storm swept through West Bengal on Sunday, leaving a path of devastation in its wake. At least four individuals lost their lives, while over 100 sustained injuries as the storm wreaked havoc in Jalpaiguri. Deadly impact in West BengalDue to sudden heavy rain, storms, and hailstorms, peoples houses and crops have been damaged in Assam. At the same time, Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati is flooded. The waterlogging inside the airport has caused heavy damage to the walls and roofs. District headquarters and parts of neighboring Mainaguri were severely affected, exacerbating the situation.#WATCH | Four people have lost their lives and over 100 others are injured in the cyclone incident in West Bengals Jalpaiguri as the area was severely hit by rain and hailstorms resulting in damage to houses, buildings and crops. pic.twitter.com/Hn04jB2szq— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024In response to the crisis, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee promptly dispatched relief efforts to the affected areas. Rescue operations are currently underway, with affected individuals being relocated to safer zones. The CM assured compensation to the families of the deceased and assistance to the injured as per established protocols.As we end the day, a video that should be headlines as well. Rain, storm havoc in parts of Assam, West Bengal, Manipur. Critical #Guwahati airports ceiling collapses in parts. Several flights diverted. pic.twitter.com/u0HFjmKhX2— Sneha Koshy (@SnehaMKoshy) March 31, 2024Local authorities and political representatives, including BJP MP Jayanta Kumar Roy, are actively involved in managing the aftermath of the disaster. Roy provided updates on the situation, confirming casualties and injuries reported to medical facilities.West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has set up an emergency cell in the Raj Bhavan to deal with the storm in Jalpaiguri. The Governor is in touch with the Disaster Management Authority in Delhi. He requested the NDMA to rush more reinforcement by way of manpower and materials to…— ANI (@ANI) March 31, 2024Governments interventionWest Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose took action and made an emergency cell at the Raj Bhavan to coordinate relief efforts. The Governor is in communication with disaster management authorities and the Central Home Ministry to mobilize additional resources for Jalpaiguri. He stated that he will visit the affected areas personally to assess the situation and extend support to the affected communities.
