First published 9/25/2026, 1:57:15 PM · Last updated 9/25/2026, 1:57:15 PM

Heavy to very Heavy Rainfall (07-20 cm) with Extremely heavy rainfall (>20cm) is very likely to occur over Darjeeling district of North Bengal for next 24 Hours commencing from 1830 HRS IST dated 25.09.2026. Possibility of landslides in hilly areas and Temporarily waterlogging in low lying areas.

IMD-Kolkata warns extremely heavy rainfall (>20 cm) and heavy to very heavy rainfall (7–20 cm) is likely over Darjiling district for the 24 hours beginning 18:30 IST on 25 Sep 2026, with possible landslides and temporary waterlogging. The bulletin labels the severity as Extreme and the urgency as Immediate.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Immediate extreme rainfall raises risk of landslides and temporary inundation in the affected district.

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Heavy to very Heavy Rainfall (07-20 cm) with Extremely heavy rainfall (>20cm) is very likely to occur over Darjeeling district of North Bengal for next 24 Hours commencing from 1830 HRS IST dated 25.09.2026. Possibility of landslides in hilly areas and Temporarily waterlogging in low lying areas.

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