Storm: Block admin takes stock of damages in Maynaguri

The Maynaguri Block administration took stock of the affected blocks that have been devastated by storm and thundershowers. A large number of trees were uprooted and several houses were damaged as a result of the storm that occurred on Tuesday night.

Although no casualties were reported, the storm caused damage to several localities in the block, including the areas of Domhoni, Ramsai, Amguri, and Panbari. However, the Amguri and Ramsai Gram Panchayat areas were hit the worst. Several homes in the East Satvendi area of Ramsai Gram Panchayat have lost their roofs owing to high winds. Furthermore, falling trees damaged the roofs of some homes.

“Several trees have fallen, causing damage to my house. Similarly, the winds have impacted the kitchens of Bipul Roy, Amal Roy, and Tapas Roy. The fallen trees also damaged electrical cables, causing a power outage in the affected region,’’ claimed local resident, Paritosh Roy.

A similar situation has been reported in the Amguri Gram Panchayat areas. It is reported that a falling tree damaged a freshly built dining hall where students from a nearby primary school used to have mid-day meals.

Shubhro Nandi, the Block Development Officer of Maynaguri Block, said: “A team has been dispatched to the affected areas of Amguri and Ramsai Gram Panchayats this morning. The team will assess the situation on the ground and submit a report. A preliminary distribution of 100 tarpaulins has already taken place, with additional tarpaulins being sent as well. According to the reports received so far, damage has been reported in approximately 50 to 70 houses. The local administration has extended assistance to all residents in the affected areas to provide them with the necessary support.