Overview
- During a visit to Mirik, the chief minister announced Rs 1.2 lakh per affected family to rebuild homes under the Banglar Bari scheme.
- At least 30 people have died since October 4 as intense rainfall triggered floods and landslides across Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Kalimpong.
- Banerjee blamed water flowing from Bhutan for the deluge and said West Bengal will seek compensation from the Himalayan kingdom.
- She reiterated her demand for an Indo–Bhutan Joint River Commission and said state officials will attend a Delhi meeting on October 16 to press the case.
- Separately, she has accused the DVC of creating a man‑made disaster through water releases, while the DVC confirms releasing 55,000 cusecs and denies arbitrary action.