West Bengal Storm: Death toll rises to 5, CM Mamata Banerjee meets families of victims

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday night visited the family members of those killed in the Jalpaiguri storm and assured them of all sorts of assistance.

By Chayanika Das
Published on Apr 01, 2024 11:05 am IST 8 Photos
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At least five people, including a woman, were killed and around 500 injured after a cyclonic storm hit West Bengal's Jalpaiguri on Sunday afternoon.(ANI)

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The death toll due to a storm that wreaked havoc in parts of Jalpaiguri district in northern West Bengal has risen to five, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said. (ANI)

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Strong winds accompanied by hail caused damage to several hutments and houses. Trees were uprooted, and electric poles came crashing down in most parts of the district headquarters town and many areas of neighbouring Mainaguri on Sunday. (PTI)

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The storm hit villages spread across a few square kilometres around 3.30pm and lasted around 10 minutes. (PTI)

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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee rushed to the district late on Sunday night and assured the people of all help from the administration. (PTI)

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