A 70-foot-tall Jagaddhatri Puja pandal in Kanailal Pally in Chandannagar, in Hooghly district collapsed Sunday, injuring at least seven people, as thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rain lashed the region under the influence of severe cyclonic storm Montha, officials said.

The administration and local police rushed for rescue operations. State Minister Indranil Sen also visited the site.

“The incident prima facie took place due to strong wind. Seven were injured. However, everyone is safe,” said Chandannagar Police Commissioner Amit P Javalgi. Police said a case has been lodged against the organisers and probe ordered.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for several south and north Bengal districts for Wednesday due to the impact of cyclon

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