As rains triggered by the remnants of Cyclone ‘Motha’ lashed north Bengal from Friday (October 31, 2025) and continued to batter the hills until Saturday (November 1, 2025), experts warned that unregulated construction and tourism in this ecologically fragile region are increasing the risk of floods and landslides.
Earlier in October, incessant rainfall in the area had claimed over 30 lives and caused more than 110 major landslips, bringing life to a standstill.
In many areas in North Bengal, the rivers are flowing near or above the danger mark, raising panic among the locals who are still recovering from the last disaster. A temporary bridge at Dudhia had to be closed due to safety concerns as the Balason River soared. The iron bridge on the river was damaged in the October 5 flash floods.
On October 5, the hills of West Bengal
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