Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Houses are damaged after a heavy strom, in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. The death toll due to the storm that wreaked havoc in parts of Jalpaiguri district has risen to five, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said.
Over 100 people were injured while several huts and houses were damaged, trees uprooted and electric poles came crashing down as strong winds accompanied by hail struck most parts of the district headquarters town and many areas of neighbouring Mainaguri.
An injured being rescued after the heavy strom. The chief minister, who rushed to the district, assured the people of all help from the administration.
West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee visits people injured in a storm, at a hospital in Jalpaiguri district. When asked about providing compensation, Banerjee said, "As the model code of conduct is in place, I can't say anything about it. You have to talk to the district administration."
Damaged toys and other items strewn on a road after a storm in Jalpaiguri district. Among the most affected areas in the district were Rajarhat, Barnish, Bakali, Jorpakdi, Madhabdanga and Saptibari, officials said, adding that several acres of agricultural land and crops suffered damage.
BJP MP Jayanta Kumar Roy meets the injured at a hospital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives in the storm and said he had spoken with officials and asked them to ensure proper assistance to those affected by it.
