North Bengal Devastated: Hailstorm Destroys Crops, Homes; Farmers Face Ruin

• Intense hailstorms in North Bengal, including Dooars and South Dinajpur, caused widespread destruction.
• Thousands of homes rendered uninhabitable; tin roofs perforated, leading to water damage inside houses.
• Farmers' crops, including wheat and mango blossoms, severely damaged, turning years of hard work into ruins.
• Kumarganj BDO Sribas Biswas and agriculture officials visited affected areas, assuring government assistance.
• Meteorological Department predicts continued light to moderate rain in North Bengal until March 21-22, raising further concerns.