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Heavy Rainfall Triggers Landslides in Darjeeling—Roads, Bridges and Houses Damaged

Continuous heavy rainfall in Darjeeling has caused multiple landslides across the district, leading to significant damage to infrastructure and disrupting daily life, with a portion of the Balason Bridge collapsing and the Rohini road, which connects Siliguri and Darjeeling, sustaining serious damage that has left several vehicles stranded along the affected stretches. Rescue operations are currently underway as authorities, along with residents, work tirelessly to clear debris, assist those trapped or injured, and restore access to the damaged areas, while people have been seen clearing debris near their houses and helping individuals affected by the landslides.

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Darjeeling Landslides | Photo: PTI

A portion of Balason Bridge collapses after heavy rainfall triggers landslides, in Darjeeling.

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Darjeeling Flood Landslide | Photo: NDRF via PTI

Rescue operation underway after landslides hit the area following heavy rainfall, in Darjeeling.

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Darjeeling Landslides | Photo: PTI

A portion of the Rohini road connecting Siliguri and Darjeeling, damaged after heavy rainfall triggers landslides.

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Darjeeling Flood Landslide | Photo: NDRF via PTI

Rescue operation underway after landslides hit the area following heavy rainfall, in Darjeeling.

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Darjeeling Landslides | Photo: NDRF via PTI

People clear the debris scattered near their houses following landslides due to heavy rains, in Darjeeling.

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Darjeeling Flood Landslide | Photo: PTI

People rescue a man at an affected area after landslides due to heavy rainfall, in Darjeeling district, West Bengal.

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Weather: Landslides in Darjeeling | Photo: PTI

Rescue operation underway after landslides hit the area following heavy rainfall, in Darjeeling.

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Landslides in Darjeeling | Photo: NDRF via PTI

People gather along a shore after heavy rainfall triggers landslides, in Darjeeling.

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Darjeeling Landslides | Photo: PTI

Vehicles stuck in debris after landslides due to heavy rainfall, in Darjeeling district, West Bengal.

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Darjeeling Flood Landslide | Photo: NDRF via PTI

Damaged portion of houses following landslides due to heavy rains, in Darjeeling.

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