Four coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Howrah in West Bengal this morning. The weekly special train derailed in Nalpur, about 40 km from Kolkata.

The four coaches that derailed also included a parcel van. No casualties or injuries have been reported so far, South Eastern Railway officials have confirmed.

Railway officials are on their way to the accident site.

India experienced extreme weather events for 93% of the first nine months in 2024, leading to 3,238 deaths and widespread damage to homes and crops. The Centre for Science and Environment reported an increase in these events compared to the previous year, highlighting the escalating impact of climate change.

Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Nalpur Station, leading to a disruption in rail services. Thankfully, no casualties were reported. This incident follows two other recent derailments in Tamil Nadu and Assam, both of which also resulted in no injuries but caused service delays.