Darjeeling landslide: 14 dead as continuous overnight rain wreaks havoc, rescue ops underway
Fourteen people have died in West Bengal's Darjeeling as a result of continuous overnight rain.
Darjeeling landslide: In a shocking incident from West Bengal, continuous overnight rain has led to the death of 14 people in Darjeeling’s Mirik and Sukhia Pokhari. The official said that rescue and relief operations are currently underway, with local administration, police, and disaster response teams rushing to the spot. As per NDTV report, fourteen people have died in West Bengal’s Darjeeling.
“Several casualties are feared due to a major landslide in Darjeeling district triggered by heavy rainfall since last night. We don’t have the exact figures right now as the rescue and relief work has just started,” the officer told PTI.
The officer added that continuous rainfall has made it difficult for earthmovers and emergency vehicles to reach the affected site.
“The terrain is slippery and there are reports of several houses being damaged. The extent of damage is yet to be ascertained,” he said.
According to preliminary information, the landslide occurred near one of the hill slopes on the Mirik-Sukhiapokhri road, disrupting movement of vehicles and communication links to several adjoining areas. Teams from the state disaster management department and the Darjeeling district administration have been deployed, along with local volunteers, to assist in the rescue operations.
(With inputs from agencies)
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