Flood alert in north Bengal as rising river water damage bridges

Heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas of North Bengal, Sikkim and adjoining Bhutan has triggered a flood-like situation in parts of Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar districts, prompting authorities to issue alerts and step up precautionary measures.

Administrative announcements are being made through public address systems, particularly in the Malbazar block, urging residents living in vulnerable riverbank areas to move to safer locations as water levels continue to rise in several rivers.

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