Darjeeling Landslides Leave 20 Dead, Villages Isolated
Torrential rains trigger landslides across Mirik and Darjeeling hills, leaving at least 20 dead and hundreds stranded as roads and communication collapse.
At least 20 people, including several children, died after severe landslides struck Mirik and Darjeeling hills in West Bengal following incessant rainfall. The disaster blocked roads, damaged houses, and isolated remote villages. Hundreds of tourists have been stranded. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to visit on October 6, while rescue and relief operations continue amid tough terrain and disrupted communication.