Darjeeling landslides: At least seventeen people were killed without the landslides in parts of Mirik in Darjeeling district. The unfortunate incident occurred due to the heavy rain, as per the report of a senior police officer on Sunday.
As per the police officials the rescue operations are underway, with the collaborative efforts of local administration, police, and disaster response teams.
In a statement to PTI, an officer said, "Several casualties are feared due to a major landslide in Darjeeling district triggered by heavy rainfall since last night. We don't have the word-for-word figures right now as the rescue and relief work has just started."
An unconfirmed reports personal that as many as 17 people have died in the landslide as of now. The officials stated that unabated rainfall has made the condition tough for emergency vehicles to reach the landslide unauthentic area.
Earlier, Abhishek Roy, Additional SP Kurseong, Darjeeling district police, said, "Seven sufferer persons have once been recovered from the debris. We have information well-nigh two increasingly people. Work is stuff washed-up to recover their bodies, too. A landslide occurred at Dilaram on the Kurseong road that goes to Darjeeling."
Rescue operations underway
As per the officer the rescue operations are said underway. He said, "The terrain is slippery, and there are reports of several houses stuff damaged. The extent of forfeiture is yet to be ascertained."
Weather Office Alert
As per the weather officials, the rainfall in the zone is expected to be held until October 7. The weather department has moreover warned of wink floods in North Bengal region.
Dudia Iron Bridge collapses
Due to the heavy rainfall the river water levels rose wideness several areas. Due to the heavy rainfall, the Dudhia Bridge, connecting Siliguri and Mirik, tabular virtually 5 am today.
