Landslides triggered by heavy rainfall killed 28 people in northern West Bengal by Monday, and six remain missing. The region received more than 300 millimeters of rain in 12 hours on Oct. 5, and the deluge caused slides across Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Kalimpong districts. Rescue teams worked to clear more than 40 blocked locations as swollen rivers and damaged bridges isolated communities.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee traveled to Bagdogra on Monday to oversee recovery efforts, and she announced compensation of 500,000 rupees for each victim's family. North Bengal Development Minister Udayan Guha said the death count may increase as operations continue. The India Meteorological Department warned that rain would persist through Tuesday morning in affected districts.
Relief camps provided food, medicine, and housing to displaced families. Railways canceled multiple trains in the area, and floodwater delayed other services. Mirik, Sukhia Pokhri, Jorebunglow, and Nagrakata sustained severe damage from submerged roads, collapsed bridges, and destroyed settlements.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee traveled to Bagdogra on Monday to oversee recovery efforts, and she announced compensation of 500,000 rupees for each victim's family. North Bengal Development Minister Udayan Guha said the death count may increase as operations continue. The India Meteorological Department warned that rain would persist through Tuesday morning in affected districts.
Relief camps provided food, medicine, and housing to displaced families. Railways canceled multiple trains in the area, and floodwater delayed other services. Mirik, Sukhia Pokhri, Jorebunglow, and Nagrakata sustained severe damage from submerged roads, collapsed bridges, and destroyed settlements.
