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A recent flash flood in North Bengal has resulted in at least 28 fatalities, primarily due to landslides in Darjeeling district. The disaster was exacerbated by heavy rainfall and water inflow from Bhutan and Sikkim, leading to significant destruction of infrastructure and wildlife. The West Bengal government has initiated rescue operations and announced compensation for victims, while debates continue over accountability and the need for improved disaster preparedness amidst concerns about climate change.

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Report On Flood

A recent flash flood in North Bengal has resulted in at least 28 fatalities, primarily due to landslides in Darjeeling district. The disaster was exacerbated by heavy rainfall and water inflow from Bhutan and Sikkim, leading to significant destruction of infrastructure and wildlife. The West Bengal government has initiated rescue operations and announced compensation for victims, while debates continue over accountability and the need for improved disaster preparedness amidst concerns about climate change.

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Write a report on the recent flood in North Bengal

Devastating Flood in North Bnegal, 28 dead

Kolkata, October 12: Life in North Bengal seems to have come to a standstill owing to the recent devastating
flash flood that claimed the lives of no less than 28 people as per the official data. At least 23 people lost their
lives in Darjeeling district alone due to massive landslides in different parts of the district. At least 5 deaths
were reported in the Nagrakata block of Jalpaiguri district. Extensive damages were reported in other parts of
Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar and Kalimpong districts as well. Numerous wild animals died and many
more are still missing. Extensive rainfall coupled with massive inflow of water from Bhutan and Sikkim caused
the disaster, experts believe. An average of 300 mm incessant rainfall was reported for nearly 12 hours from
the night of 4th October. The iron bridge at Dudhia connecting Siliguri with Mirik collapsed and plenty of
homes, home stays, resorts, offices, shops were reportedly destroyed by the sinister flood.

The Chief Minister of West Bengal rushed to the affected areas the very next day of the mayhem. The state
Government announced compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased. Extensive rescue
operations were carried out by the Disaster management department, NDRF, civil defence volunteers, the state
police and other voluntary organizations. Stranded tourists in Darjeeling or Doors region were rescued and
brought back to Siliguri. Relief and rehabilitation camps were set up at different places.

Who is responsible for such a mammoth disaster? The blame game between the centre and the state
continues. While the state believes that the nonchalance of the Union is the key factor behind such
devastation, the state has been blamed for its poor flood management. Whoever is responsible, the situation
does not augur well for the future. Environmentalists expressed their concern that in the days ahead such
disasters will be a regular phenomenon owing to the climate change, lack of preparedness and unplanned
development in the region. The gravity of the situation demands for unified action, strong policies and a
timebound approach towards protection of nature. Afterall, nature only makes a calamity and man makes it a
disaster.

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