Siliguri Kalbaishakhi Fury: Trees Fall, Houses Damaged; Mayor Rushes to Devastated City

• A powerful Kalbaishakhi storm struck Siliguri on Monday night, causing widespread damage.
• Multiple trees fell across wards 8, 31, and on a betel shop in ward 7, though the shopkeeper narrowly escaped.
• A house in ward 31 was damaged, trapping a couple who were later rescued by fire service personnel.
• Mayor Gautam Deb visited the affected areas late at night, speaking with local Trinamool and BJP councilors.
• The Mayor assured cooperation for recovery efforts, and his presence boosted local confidence.