Disaster● ElevatedJun 19 · Jun 19, 2026, 6:30 PM
Rains batter West Bengal ; bridge washed away in north Bengal , one casualty reported
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from thehindu.com · India
Heavy rainfall has impacted West Bengal, leading to a bridge being washed away in the northern region and at least one reported casualty. This highlights the severe consequences of extreme weather events.
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