Weather rain LIVE update brings devastating news from North Bengal as catastrophic flooding has claimed at least 28 lives and left dozens missing following unprecedented rainfall that exceeded 300mm in just 12 hours. The weather rain LIVE update reveals that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alerts for seven states while Cyclone Shakhti continues to weaken over the Arabian Sea, bringing relief to western coastal regions.
North Bengal Devastation: Worst Flooding in a Decade
The weather rain LIVE update from North Bengal paints a grim picture as relentless overnight rain lashed the region from Saturday night through Sunday morning, unleashing deadly landslides and washing away critical infrastructure. The tourist town of Mirik has been worst affected, with 13 bodies recovered and direct connectivity to Siliguri completely severed.
Key impact areas from the weather rain LIVE update:
- Darjeeling: Recorded 261mm rainfall in 24 hours – classified as ‘extremely heavy’
- Jalpaiguri: 172mm rainfall with multiple casualties reported
- Cooch Behar: 192mm rainfall causing widespread inundation
- Kalimpong and Alipurduar: Severely affected with infrastructure damage
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee confirmed in the weather rain LIVE update that the sudden rainfall exceeded 300mm in 12 hours, compounded by excessive water flow from the Sankosh river and river waters from Bhutan and Sikkim.
IMD Orange Alert: Seven States Under Heavy Rainfall Warning
The weather rain LIVE update confirms that the IMD has issued orange alerts for seven states as a fresh Western Disturbance brings intense weather conditions across northern and eastern India. The weather rain LIVE update indicates peak intensity is expected on October 6, 2025.
States under orange alert in today’s weather rain LIVE update:
- Jammu & Kashmir: Very heavy rainfall with hailstorm warnings
- Himachal Pradesh: Heavy to very heavy precipitation expected
- Uttarakhand: Intense rainfall with landslide possibilities
- Punjab: Widespread rainfall and thunderstorms
- Haryana: Heavy precipitation with gusty winds
- Delhi: Yellow alert upgraded with heavy rain forecast
- Bihar: Continuing extremely heavy rainfall warnings
The weather rain LIVE update warns of isolated extremely heavy rainfall (≥21cm) over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim on October 5-6, with significant impact expected across northeastern states.
Cyclone Shakhti Status: Weakening Over Arabian Sea
The weather rain LIVE update brings positive news regarding Cyclone Shakhti, which has weakened into a cyclonic storm and is moving west-southwestwards at 15 kmph over the northwest Arabian Sea. The weather rain LIVE update confirms the cyclone is positioned approximately 210 km southeast of Ras Al Hadd, Oman.
Current Cyclone Shakhti parameters from weather rain LIVE update:
- Location: 20.8°N latitude, 61.0°E longitude
- Movement: West-southwestward at 15 kmph
- Wind speed: 95-100 kmph with gusts up to 130 kmph
- Expected trajectory: Further weakening into depression by October 7
The weather rain LIVE update indicates that Cyclone Shakhti will recurve eastwards after October 6, gradually losing intensity and posing minimal threat to Indian coastal areas.
Transportation Crisis and Emergency Response
The weather rain LIVE update reveals massive disruption to transportation networks, with Northeast Frontier Railway regulating several train operations due to waterlogged tracks in North Bengal. National Highway 10 connecting Sikkim has been blocked due to landslides, effectively cutting off the entire state.
Railway disruptions from weather rain LIVE update:
- Kanchankanya Express: Diverted from original route
- Multiple train cancellations: Effective October 5, 2025
- Track submersion: Water flowing over railway tracks at multiple locations
The weather rain LIVE update confirms that Army units and NDRF teams have joined state agencies in ongoing rescue operations, with the state government bearing all rescue costs.
Environmental and Wildlife Impact
The weather rain LIVE update reports severe environmental consequences as Gorumara and Jaldapara national parks have been completely inundated. Wildlife including rhinos, deer, elephants, and bison have been displaced from submerged forest areas.
Rivers above danger levels in weather rain LIVE update:
- Mahananda: Breached embankment at Porajhar, Siliguri
- Teesta: Overflowing onto Darjeeling-Kalimpong connecting road
- Jaldhaka: Running above danger mark
Meteorological Analysis: Unexpected Weather System Trajectory
The weather rain LIVE update explains that devastating rainfall resulted from an unexpected trajectory change of a low-pressure system that originated over the Bay of Bengal on September 30. Meteorologists confirm the system made landfall in Odisha and was moving north-northwest toward Chhattisgarh when it suddenly recurved toward north Bihar.
Weather system characteristics from weather rain LIVE update:
- Formation date: September 30, 2025, over Bay of Bengal
- Landfall: Odisha as a depression
- Unexpected recurve: Toward north Bihar due to retreating monsoon
- Coverage area: Wide regional impact across eastern India
Extended Forecast and Continuing Threats
The weather rain LIVE update indicates that weather conditions will remain challenging across multiple regions through October 7, 2025. The IMD forecasts light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph across East India over the next 3-4 days.
Upcoming weather from weather rain LIVE update:
- October 6: Peak intensity of Western Disturbance
- October 7: Gradual improvement in North Bengal
- October 8-10: Temperature drop expected across northern plains
The weather rain LIVE update warns that ongoing dry conditions in northeastern regions, combined with early leaf drop, are creating conditions for an active fire season this fall.
Safety Measures and Government Response
The weather rain LIVE update confirms that all tourist spots in affected areas have been closed until further notice by the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA). Emergency helpline numbers have been activated from the Nabanna control room.
Government initiatives from weather rain LIVE update:
- Immediate assistance: Ordered by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
- Emergency meeting: Virtual coordination with district officials
- Tourist site closure: All spots in Darjeeling region
- Financial support: State to bear all rescue operation costs
Impact on Daily Life and Economic Activities
The weather rain LIVE update highlights significant disruption to daily life, with thousands of residents stranded or displaced across Banarhat in Jalpaiguri, parts of Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar districts. Agricultural areas have been severely affected, with huge tracts of land inundated in multiple districts.
The weather rain LIVE update emphasizes the timing of this disaster during peak tourism season, when the region typically witnesses maximum visitor influx for viewing autumn foliage and pleasant weather conditions.
Looking Ahead: Recovery and Preparedness
As this weather rain LIVE update concludes, meteorologists predict that the current weather system will move toward Bangladesh over the next 48 hours, gradually losing intensity. However, the weather rain LIVE update stresses the need for continued vigilance as additional Western Disturbances are expected to affect the region in coming days.
The unprecedented nature of this weather event, as captured in this weather rain LIVE update, serves as a stark reminder of the increasing unpredictability of weather patterns and the critical importance of disaster preparedness in vulnerable regions across India.
