Darjeeling landslide: Homes swept away, tourists stranded, villages buried amid relentless downpour
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Darjeeling's deadly night of rain
Heavy rainfall lashed Darjeeling, triggering multiple landslides in Mirik and Sukhia Pokhari. At least 18 people, including children, died as homes and roads were swept away overnight.
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Widespread damage reported
NDRF and district officials confirmed deaths in Mirik, Dhar Gaon, and Nagrakata. Over 40 people were rescued as mudslides flattened homes across the hills.
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Key roads blocked
Major routes between Bengal, Sikkim, and Siliguri remain cut off after landslides caused heavy debris on highways, disrupting traffic and relief operations.
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Tourists trapped, sites shut
Post-Durga Puja tourists are feared stranded. GTA closed Tiger Hill, Rock Garden, and suspended toy train services to prevent further mishaps.
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Leaders react, aid promised
CM Mamata Banerjee announced compensation and will visit north Bengal on October 6. PM Modi expressed condolences and said the Centre is monitoring the situation.
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Red alert issued
IMD declared a red alert for extremely heavy rain in Darjeeling and Kalimpong till Oct 6, warning of more landslides due to saturated soil.
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Connectivity severed, Nepal hit
An iron bridge linking Siliguri and Mirik was destroyed, cutting off access. The same weather system caused severe flooding in Nepal, killing 22 people.