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North Bengal Devastation: Jaldapara National Park Shut Indefinitely
Following Sunday's heavy rains, many tourists are still stranded in the national park and are being rescued with the help of elephants through riverine paths.
Darjeeling: Authorities have indefinitely suspended visitors' entry to the Jaldapara National Park as floods on Sunday damaged several roads and bridges. The decision has been taken to ensure the safety of tourists and forest workers.
Till Monday morning, the toll in the hills, Terai, and Dooars regions of North Bengal, following heavy rainfall and landslides, was at 25.
Following Sunday's heavy rains, many tourists are still stranded in the national park and are being rescued with the help of elephants through riverine paths. Additi