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Darjeeling Landslide: Heavy Rains Threaten Hillside Communities
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 04:37 PM
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A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall has struck Darjeeling, West Bengal, causing casualties and disrupting transport. Authorities have issued a rain alert with forecasts of continued showers until Saturday.
On Thursday, a sudden landslide in the hills of Darjeeling, West Bengal, was triggered by intense rainfall, leaving several residents injured and blocking key roads. The debris flow has damaged houses and collapsed a portion of the main access road, hampering emergency response efforts.
Rescue teams from the West Bengal Disaster Management Authority, along with local volunteers, are working round the clock to clear the wreckage and reach stranded villagers. Medical teams have been dispatched to nearby hospitals to treat the injured.
The state government has issued a rain alert for the region, warning residents to stay indoors and avoid trekking in the hills. Meteorological reports predict that heavy showers will continue through Saturday, raising concerns about further landslides.
Officials urge the public to heed evacuation orders and to keep emergency supplies ready. The situation remains fluid, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Rescue teams from the West Bengal Disaster Management Authority, along with local volunteers, are working round the clock to clear the wreckage and reach stranded villagers. Medical teams have been dispatched to nearby hospitals to treat the injured.
The state government has issued a rain alert for the region, warning residents to stay indoors and avoid trekking in the hills. Meteorological reports predict that heavy showers will continue through Saturday, raising concerns about further landslides.
Officials urge the public to heed evacuation orders and to keep emergency supplies ready. The situation remains fluid, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.