North Bengal Storm: One Dead, Widespread Damage, Power Outages in Jalpaiguri

• A severe storm in Jalpaiguri claimed one life, Gokul Das, who died due to lack of oxygen after a power outage prevented nebulizer use.
• The storm caused extensive damage across Jalpaiguri Sadar, Rajganj, Maynaguri blocks, and the Dooars region.
• Trees were uprooted, mud and tin house roofs blown away, and power poles collapsed, leading to complete electricity disruption.
• Police and civil defense worked overnight to clear roads and restore services, but many areas remain without power.
• Farmers fear extensive crop damage, adding to the widespread grief and hardship in the affected areas.