India, June 26 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across sub-Himalayan West Bengal over the next few days, warning of possible landslides in the hilly districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong.

According to the IMD, extremely heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar and Alipurduar districts between June 27 and June 29. The weather agency also cautioned that intense rain could lead to flooding in low-lying areas of the plains.

North Bengal has already witnessed widespread rainfall over the past 24 hours. The highest rainfall was recorded at the NH-31 Bridge in Jalpaiguri with 13 cm, followed by Raidak in Alipurduar with 11 cm. Newlands Tea Garden, J...