In West Bengal’s Darjeeling District, more than 20 people lost their due to Incessant rainfall and landslides since yesterday evening in Gorkhaland Territorial Administration in North Bengal. Constant heavy rain struck Mirik, Kurseong, Rangbhang, Pul Bazaar. Heavy rainfall and landslides reported in Kalimpong Hill District and other parts of the hills, leaving behind a trail of devastation, grief, and losses. Teesta River is flowing above the National Highway at several places and disrupted the vehicles movement.

NH 10 connecting Siliguri Sikkim has been closed at several places. 13 people have tragically lost their lives in Mirik Subdivision, with four others critically injured and referred to North Bengal Medical College & Hospital (NBCH). In Sukhia Pokhri of Darjeeling Subdivision, six people have died, with one person still missing, and in Bijanbari has confirmed one fatality. The Dudhia Bridge connecting Siliguri Mirik has collapsed, cutting off a vital lifeline from Mirik to Siliguri while critical road connections across Darjeeling, Kurseong, Mirik, Kalimpong, and Sikkim remain disrupted.

The impact goes beyond infrastructure – homes, farmlands, and entire livelihoods at many places have been swept away. District Administration and local bodies are carrying out rescue and relief works. Lok Sabha MP Raju Bist, Rajya Sabha MP Harsha Vardhan Sringla are also trying their best to help the grieved people. Reports from many places are yet to come. The damages and losses may increase.