Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Cyclone Montha Aftermath: Red Alert Issued for North Bengal Districts Amidst Flood and Landslide Risks
A storm named Cyclone Montha has weakened, but its leftover effects are bringing a lot of rain to North Bengal in India.
Some areas, like Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar, are on a 'red alert' for very heavy rain.
This rain could cause dangerous situations like flash floods and landslides, especially in the hilly regions.
The weather department and local authorities are warning people to be careful, stay away from dangerous spots, and follow safety advice.
The rain is expected to lessen over the weekend and become dry by the beginning of November.
Other parts of the region will also see heavy rain, though not as intense as the red alert areas.
IMD has issued a red alert for Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar districts in North Bengal due to extremely heavy rainfall expected on Friday, October 31.
The severe weather is a lingering effect of Cyclone Montha, which has lost intensity but is still causing significant rainfall.
Risks of flash floods, landslides, water logging, inundation, and damage to infrastructure and crops are high.
Authorities, including the GTA administration, have urged residents to stay vigilant, adhere to safety advisories, and avoid hazardous areas.
The weather is expected to gradually ease over the weekend, with rain reducing significantly by November 2 and dry conditions anticipated from November 3 to 6.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD), GTA administration
- What
- Issued a severe weather alert including a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall, warning of flash flood and landslide risks.
- When
- Friday, October 31, with gradual easing over the weekend and dry weather expected from November 3-6.
- Where
- North Bengal, with specific red alerts for Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar districts.
- Why
- Lingering effects of Cyclone Montha, which has weakened but is still causing heavy rainfall.
- Alert Level
- Red Alert for Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar; Heavy to Very Heavy for Coochbehar, Kalimpong; Heavy for Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, and Malda.
- Date of Alert
- Friday, October 31
- Weather System
- Remnant of Cyclone Montha, currently over northwest Jharkhand.
- Potential Risks
- Flash floods, landslides, water logging, inundation, rise in river water levels (Teesta, Torsa, Raidak, Jaldhaka), damage to roads and crops.
- Expected Weather Shift
- Gradual easing over the weekend; light to moderate rain on November 1; further reduction by November 2; mainly dry from November 3-6.
- Advisory
- Stay vigilant, adhere to safety advisories, avoid landslide-prone and water-logged areas, regulate traffic and tourism, seek shelter during intense rain.
Sources
IMD forecast widespread rains in Arunachal from Saturday
IMD issues orange alert for north Bengal as Montha remnant triggers heavy rain; three killed in Darjeeling road mishap
IMD issues rain alert for 13 Jharkhand districts
