The beauty of the Himalayan region has been dramatically altered by continuous heavy rainfall, leading to floods and landslides that have wreaked havoc in the Dooars area. The relentless downpour has caused several rivers to overflow, with some bursting their banks and flooding the low-lying areas, creating a crisis for local communities.
In the Malbazar block of Jalpaiguri, the usually calm Lis River turned into a torrent after a night of intense rain. The river's overflow has inundated the areas of Bagrakote and a nearby village, where residents are now battling rising waters and displacement.