Darjeeling is facing a serious crisis as heavy rains have caused deadly landslides in the hills. At least 28 people have died in Mirik and Sukhia Pokhari, and many are still missing. Roads and bridges have collapsed, cutting off villages and leaving residents and tourists stranded. The town recorded 261 mm of rain in just 24 hours, putting immense pressure on the region’s fragile infrastructure.
As if nature’s fury were not enough, Bhutan’s Tala Hydropower Dam began overflowing due to a technical glitch, triggering an urgent warning for West Bengal. Rivers in North Bengal’s Dooars region are swelling, raising fears of flash floods in low-lying areas already vulnerable due to heavy rainfall.
Darjeeling Rescue Operations
The NDRF has swung into action, deploying teams from Darjeeling, Siliguri, Alipurduar, Malda, and Kolkata. Officials are working tirelessly to evacuate stranded villagers, locate the missing, and prevent further tragedy. Authorities have urged everyone to remain alert as the crisis unfolds.
Massive landslide and rainfall since the last 24 hours have taken 16 lives so far.
Darjeeling is separated from the rest of the country,roads are blocked,bridges collapsed,no electricity, no water.
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