Landslide in Darjeeling Leaves Seven Dead Amid Torrential Rains
A significant landslide in Darjeeling, West Bengal, has claimed at least seven lives, caused by persistent heavy rainfall. The incident blocked the Mirik-Sukhiapokhri road and cut off communication links, prompting immediate rescue operations by state and district officials alongside local volunteers.
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A devastating landslide in Darjeeling subdivision of West Bengal led to the tragic loss of at least seven lives. Triggered by relentless rainfall, the landslide has severely disrupted transportation along the Mirik-Sukhiapokhri road, officials reported on Saturday.
The incident has severed communication links to several areas, as rescue and relief operations were swiftly initiated by the local administration, police, and disaster response teams. Darjeeling Sub-Divisional Officer Richard Lepcha shared the ongoing efforts to track the exact casualty figures, acknowledging that the situation is still evolving.
Officials from the state disaster management department and the local district, supported by community volunteers, have mobilized to aid the rescue operations. The heavy rainfall since Friday night has resulted in widespread soil erosion and minor landslides, disrupting road connectivity across the region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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