The southwest monsoon is about to enter south Bengal and it has advanced in some parts of north Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department. Kolkata and adjoining areas had a cloud overcast on Thursday since noon and the temperatures went down a few degrees, bringing relief from the sweltering heat and humidity. On the other hand, due to heavy …
Incessant heavy rains continued to wreak havoc in West Bengal’s Kalimpong and Darjeeling on Saturday, triggering landslides at multiple locations, blocking off roads and destroying property. In Kalimpong, a landslide occurred near Mahakal Dara under the Homes Gram Panchayat area and washed away three houses. On Friday, one person died and eight others went missing after a labour camp in …
