Jalpaiguri in north Bengal is facing a flood-like situation after torrential rainfall increased the water level of the Teesta and Karala rivers, thereby leading to the inundation of homes and other properties in the town.According to the .
Low-lying areas of Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Coochbehar districts in West Bengal have been inundated following incessant rainfall over the past few days, officials said on Saturday. Bhasusubba and Champadanga in Mal Block and areas such as Dhupguri, Moinaguri and Sukanta Nagar in Jalpaiguri are ree
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Low-lying areas of three districts in the northern part of West Bengal - Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Coochbehar -have been inundated following incessant rainfall over the past few days, officials said Saturday. India News | Normal Life Affected as Heavy Rain Inundates Low-lying Areas of 3 North Bengal Districts.
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