Kharibari, 12th June: A severe storm accompanied by heavy rain late Wednesday night caused extensive damage in Buraganj of Kharibari, affecting more than 60 houses across Fulbari, Badalbhita, Rangali, and Hatidoba areas.
The storm uprooted trees, damaged electric poles, destroyed agricultural land, and blew away rooftops of several houses. Over 60 people have reportedly been affected by the calamity. Affected residents have appealed for immediate assistance from the administration.
On Thursday, Siliguri Mahakuma Parishad’s Karmadhyaksha Kishori Mohan Singh, block administration officials, and local panchayat members visited the storm-hit areas. Tree clearance has already begun, and electricity department workers are actively working to restore power.
Kishori Mohan Singh assured that the Siliguri Mahakuma Parishad stands by the affected families and that government grants will be provided through the block administration in due course.