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Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica’s Darkest Night and the Fight to Rise Again

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Shrayan Sen Jamaica has long captured the world’s imagination — through the warmth of Harry Belafonte’s Jamaican Farewell, the rhythm of reggae, and the thrill of cricket icons like Chris Gayle. But now, that vibrant island stands scarred by a catastrophe unlike anything in living memory. Hurricane Melissa — an immensely powerful Category-5 storm — […]

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Rain phase to begin in west bengal soon as cyclone montha approaches andhra coast

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Shrayan Sen Cyclone Montha is set to make landfall this evening along the northern Andhra Pradesh coast near Kakinada, packing winds of 90 to 100 kmph, gusting up to 110 kmph. The system will cross the coast as a severe cyclonic storm and then weaken gradually as it moves inland — but its cloud bands

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Widespread Rain to Drench Bengal Next Week, Jagatdhatri Puja May See Wet Celebrations

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Shrayan Sen Rain is set to return to West Bengal from Tuesday, with widespread showers expected across the state for the next four to five days. Both North and South Bengal are likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall during this period, according to weather indications. The most intense spell is expected between Wednesday, October

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Monsoon Set to Exit Bengal: Dry Winds Sweep In as South Bengal Boils with Thunderstorms

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Shrayan Sen After remaining stalled over Uttar Pradesh for nearly two weeks, the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon is finally poised to resume rapidly, paving the way for its retreat from West Bengal by this weekend. The transition, however, is proving dramatic — with dry winds tightening their grip over North Bengal while South Bengal

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Rethinking tourism in north bengal hills: from chaos to calm

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Shrayan Sen The North Bengal hills — once peaceful retreats wrapped in silence and mist — are now facing the burden of mass tourism. The same slopes that once echoed with birdsong now reverberate with car horns, loud music, and weekend revelry. In places like Darjeeling, Kalimpong, or even the smaller Lepcha villages, the serenity

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Don’t Cancel Your North Bengal Trip: Hills Open, Weather Improving Fast

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Shrayan Sen Authorities and local observers have urged travellers not to panic over reports of heavy rainfall and flooding in parts of North Bengal. While certain catchment areas witnessed extreme rainfall on the night of October 4, most tourist destinations and hill routes remain unaffected and open for travel. Three river catchments saw extreme rainAccording

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Sustainable Tourism: The Only Way Forward for Fragile North Bengal

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Shrayan Sen North Bengal’s hills and plains — from Darjeeling and Kalimpong to the forests of the Dooars — are reeling from one of the most destructive rain disasters in recent memory. Torrential rainfall triggered massive landslides, flash floods, and infrastructural collapse, leaving behind a trail of devastation. The disaster has renewed urgent calls for

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as rains reduce in north bengal, tourism expected to bounce back soon, video

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Shrayan Sen After a night of relentless and record breaking rainfall that triggered landslides, disrupted road connectivity and caused widespread flooding, conditions are showing some signs of improvement across Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Sikkim. Weather forecasts indicate a significant reduction in rainfall after October 6, raising hopes for a quick recovery of the tourism sector in

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monsoon withdrawal in horizon as west bengal braces for final intense monsoon spell

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Shrayan Sen West Bengal is currently in the midst of a significant weather phase as the state braces for what is expected to be the final intense spell of rains this monsoon season. The deep depression turned low-pressure area is expected to have a strong influence on the weather systems over entire eastern India, leading

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