Overview

• Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb visited Teestapally on May 26 to assess living conditions and the progress of rehabilitation for 131 displaced families.
• In October 2024 a surge of the Teesta River submerged homes in Laltongbasti and Chamkandangi, forcing residents into temporary shelters.
• Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee officially named the new Majuha Basti settlement Teestapally and allotted each family about three decimals of land.
• Affected families have received land titles and been enrolled in the Banglar Bari project, with the first housing assistance installment expected by June.
• Basic amenities including water and electricity are operational and some families have already begun building homes using external loans.