🚨 URGENT: Safety Tips for Tourists During Heavy Rain in Darjeeling (IMD Red Alert)

IMD Red Alert: Extremely Heavy Rain & Landslide Warning in Darjeeling – Tourists Must Follow These Safety Tips Until June 30

✅ 7 URGENT SAFETY TIPS (Follow Now):

1. 🚫 Don't Travel

Avoid hilly roads

Avoid landslide-prone areas

Postpone trips this week

2. 🌊 Stay Away from Water

No riverbanks or streams

Stay away from Balason river area

Low-lying areas flooded in Jalpaiguri

3. 📱 Stay Connected

Keep mobile charged

Save emergency numbers

Follow weather updates

4. ⚡ Electricity Safety

Switch off during heavy rain

Avoid outlets near water

5. 🏨 Stay Safe

Choose reputable hotel

Use reliable transportation

Follow hotel instructions

6. 🚨 Landslide Alert

Watch for warning signs

NH-10 blocked by landslides

Road snapped in Kalimpong

7. 🆘 Emergency Numbers

Location Phone Numbers

Control Room 03542252057, 9083270435

Darjeeling 9083270413, 9083270405

Kurseong 9083270415, 9083270411

📰 What Authorities Say:

IMD: "Extremely heavy rainfall (>20cm) in Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar until June 30"

Police: "Tourists: remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel in landslide areas"

🗓️ Alert Timeline:

Date Alert District

June 27-30 RED Darjeeling, Kalimpong

June 27-30 RED Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar

June 30 ORANGE Darjeeling

🙏 For Tourists:

If you're IN Darjeeling:

Don't panic – NDRF helping

Stay at hotel

Save emergency numbers

Situation improving today morning

If you're PLANNING to visit:

Postpone travel this week

Check news before coming

Wait until situation normal

📣 Share This Urgently!

Share with all tourists planning to visit Darjeeling.

✈️ Quick Takeaways:

✅ RED ALERT until June 30

✅ Rainfall >20cm

✅ Landslide warnings

✅ Avoid all travel

✅ Save emergency numbers: 03542252057, 9083270435

✅ Situation improving

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