North Bengal Storm: Ancient Royal Tree Uprooted, Mirik Devastated, Siliguri Hit

• Jalpaiguri Baikunthapur Rajbari premises devastated; ancient royal-era tree uprooted near pond, Shiva and Manasa temples narrowly saved.
• Mirik, Darjeeling suffered severe damage; an Alto car damaged by a fallen tree, six houses lost tin roofs in Ward No. 9.
• Siliguri experienced damage to shops and houses; trees uprooted, a couple rescued by fire brigade after being trapped by a fallen tree.
• Naxalbari rural areas severely hit by a 5-minute storm; over 100 trees fell, causing power outages in more than 40 villages.
• Devastation seen in Bengaijote, Futani More, Rathkhola, and Dayaram in Naxalbari due to multiple fallen trees.