Heavy rains trigger floods, landslides killing at least 14 in India's Darjeeling
- Multiple landslides triggered by heavy rainfall on October 5, 2025, caused at least 14 deaths in Darjeeling district, West Bengal.
- The landslides followed incessant rains that led to saturated soil and a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department for sub-Himalayan West Bengal including Darjeeling.
- The landslides disrupted vehicle movement and snapped communication lines, while rescue operations faced challenges due to slippery terrain and continuous rain.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief, conveyed condolences, pledged assistance, and said, “May the injured recover soon,” while monitoring the situation closely.
- Authorities deployed disaster management teams and volunteers for rescue efforts amid warnings of more landslides, underscoring the severity of the ongoing natural disaster.
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Rescuers in India search for missing after landslides kill 24 in Darjeeling region | The New York Ledger
BRAND-NEW DELHI– Rescuers were searching India’s northeastern tea-growing hill district of Darjeeling on Monday for those reported missing out on a day after landslides activated by heavy rainstorms eliminated a minimum of 24 individuals, authorities stated. Groups of Indian army workers and members of the catastrophe reaction force were looking for individuals who are feared caught under particles, stated Udayan Guha, West Bengal state advancem…
Rescuers in India search for missing after landslides kill 24 in Darjeeling region (World)
Rescuers were scouring India's northeastern tea-growing hill district of Darjeeling on Monday for those reported missing a day after landslides triggered by heavy downpours killed at least 24 people, officials said. Teams of Indian army personnel and members of the disaster response force were searc...
Heavy rains trigger floods, landslides killing scores in India's Darjeeling, Nepal
Floods and landslides unleashed by unrelenting rain in India's eastern hill region of Darjeeling and neighbouring Nepal killed more than 70 people after washing away homes, roads and bridges, authorities said.I
Darjeeling landslides claim 18 lives; roads, bridges destroyed, BJP slams govt for negligence
Mirik and other parts of Darjeeling in West Bengal have been severely affected by landslides following heavy rainfall, resulting in extensive damage to homes and infrastructure. Multiple casualties have been reported, while over 40 residents have sought shelter in relief camps. The Dudhia iron bridge partially collapsed, disrupting connectivity across North Bengal. Local authorities, including the GTA and the Darjeeling District Administration, …
India: Landslides kill at least 24 in Darjeeling region, rescuers search for missing
Rescuers were scouring India's northeastern tea-growing hill district of Darjeeling on Monday for those reported missing a day after landslides triggered by heavy downpours killed at least 24 people. Story by Laurent Berstecher and Nicolas Chamontin.
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AlKhaleej TodayDarjeeling floods kill 18, Nepal landslides claim 50 as rains devastate Himalayan region
NEW DELHI, Oct 6 — Floods and landslides unleashed by unrelenting rain in India’s eastern hill region of Darjeeling killed at least 18 people, after washing away homes, roads and bridges, authorities said, while the death toll in neighbouring Nepal rose to 50.Several people were still missing today, as relief and restoration work got underway, said local government officials in India’s state of West Bengal, warning that the death toll was likely…
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