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“.When the Hills Cry: The Tragedy of North Bengal’s Rains and Political Storms”যখন পাহাড় কাঁদে: উত্তরবঙ্গের বৃষ্টি ও রাজনৈতিক ঝড়ের করুণ কাহিনি”“जब पहाड़ रोते हैं: उत्तर बंगाल की बारिश और राजनीति की त्रासदी”

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“When the Hills Cry: The Tragedy of North Bengal’s Rains and Political Storms” 1. Landslides kill ~24 in Darjeeling region Heavy rains triggered deadly landslides across the Darjeeling hills, causing at least 24 deaths. Rescue operations continue amid broken roads and downed infrastructure.  2. Bhutan dam malfunction raises flood fears in North Bengal A technical fault at Bhutan’s Tala hydropower dam caused overflow, prompting flood alerts. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is on highest alert in vulnerable Dooars areas like Toto Para and Hasimara.  3. Compensation announced & political response mobilized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that each family of the deceased will get ₹5 lakh, and one family member will be offered a Home Guard job. Meanwhile, the Trinamool Congress is actively coordinating relief work.  4. Wildlife impacted: rhinos swept away, elephants trapped Flood waters in forest zones have led to tragic outcome...