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Jalpaiguri storm: 5 killed, 500 injured; Mamata Banerjee rushes to north Bengal

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At least five people, including a woman, were killed and around 500 injured, while severe houses were damaged by norwester at two places in north Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district on Sunday afternoon.
The storm hit villages spread across a few square kilometres around 3.30pm and lasted around 10 minutes.As many as 170 injured people were admitted at Jalpaiguri Medical College and Hospital. Around 200 were rushed to Maynaguri hospital and around 100 were being treated at Barnesh health centre.

Similar storms hit some parts of adjacent Aliupurduar and Cooch Behar districts as well but no casualty was reported.

Speaking to the media, Mamata Banerjee said a disaster occurred, due to which several houses were damaged and five people died. Two others are in serious condition.

"The administration is on the spot and providing the necessary help. The government is doing everything possible to help the victims," the chief minister assured.

“The administration shall stand by the needy people. We are aware of the damage that has happened. The biggest damage that has happened is the loss of lives,” Mamata Banerjee said.

She also thanked the administration for their disaster management efforts.

"The doctors, nurses and hospital workers are working well to manage the situation. The rescue operations are already over," she added.

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