Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Heavy Rain Raises Landslide Danger Across Darjeeling and Kalimpong
Heavy rain has fallen in many parts of West Bengal.
The weather office says more severe rain may come during the next week.
Thunderstorms and lightning are also possible.
Hills in Darjeeling and Kalimpong could experience landslides.
Low-lying roads and underpasses may fill with water.
Crops and weak mud houses could be damaged.
People should stay in safe shelters during lightning.
They should also avoid trees, electric poles and open water.
Heavy rain affected several parts of West Bengal over the past 24 hours.
The Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata issued a seven-day weather advisory on Wednesday.
The advisory warned of severe rain, thunderstorms, lightning, waterlogging and possible landslides.
Hilly areas of Darjeeling and Kalimpong face particular landslide risks.
Residents were urged to seek shelter during lightning and avoid trees, electric poles and open water.
- Who
- The Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata issued the warning, and residents across West Bengal were advised to take precautions.
- What
- Heavy rain has affected West Bengal, with warnings for severe rain, thunderstorms, lightning, waterlogging and possible landslides.
- When
- Heavy rain occurred over the past 24 hours, and the advisory was issued Wednesday for the coming seven days.
- Where
- Several parts of West Bengal, especially the hilly areas of Darjeeling and Kalimpong, are affected or at risk.
- Why
- The weather is being driven by an active Southwest Monsoon and a well-marked low-pressure system.
- Weather system
- An active Southwest Monsoon and a well-marked low-pressure system are driving the rain.
- Advisory duration
- The Regional Meteorological Centre issued a seven-day weather advisory.
- Landslide risk
- Possible landslides were warned for the hilly terrains of Darjeeling and Kalimpong.
- Other hazards
- The warning includes thunderstorms, lightning and severe waterlogging.
- Potential damage
- Standing crops and vulnerable kutcha houses could be damaged.
- Safety advice
- Residents should seek shelter during lightning and avoid trees, electric poles and open water bodies.
- Traffic
- Traffic movements are being regulated, and residents were advised to exercise caution.