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Congress Chief Kharge expresses deep concern over floods in Bengal, Sikkim
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Heavy rainfall in Darjeeling and surrounding areas caused landslides, resulting in the collapse of a bridge, seven deaths, two missing, and the closure of several roads.
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"Authorities are closely monitoring situation in Darjeeling, surrounding a
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed concern over the heavy rainfall and landslides in Darjeeling and surrounding areas, saying authorities are closely monitoring the situation.
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"India stands with Nepal in this difficult time": PM Modi offers assistanc
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"The loss of lives and damage caused by heavy rains in Nepal is distressing. We stand with the people and Government of Nepal in this difficult time. As a friendly neighbour and first responder, India remains committed to providing any assistance that may be required," PM Modi wrote on X.
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Darjeeling: West Bengal Police, NDRF on war footing as heavy rain triggers
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, the West Bengal Police said, "Due to heavy rainfall last night, landslides have occurred on some roads in Darjeeling, affecting traffic movement. Our teams are working to clear the roads, and normal traffic is expected to resume shortly. Tourists who are stranded or requir
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Two bridges collapsed, roads damaged, swathes of land inundated: CM Mamata
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that she was "deeply worried" about the flooding in several areas of both North Bengal and South Bengal, caused by sudden heavy rains, and assured that all necessary assistance would be sent to the affected families immediately.
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President Murmu mourns loss of lives in Darjeeling bridge mishap
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
President Droupadi Murmu expressed grief over the loss of lives in a bridge mishap in Darjeeling, West Bengal, on Sunday, caused by heavy rain and landslides.
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NDRF rushes teams to rain-ravaged Darjeeling as landslides kill seven, cut
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to NDRF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Mohsen Shahedi, three teams have already been mobilised from Darjeeling, Siliguri, and Alipurduar, while two more teams, one each from Malda and Kolkata, are en route to the affected sites.
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NDRF deploys three teams in disaster-hit Darjeeling
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said it has deployed its three teams at the disaster-hit Mirik area in Darjeeling subdivision of West Bengal, where torrential rains have unleashed widespread devastation and killed seven people.
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Death toll rises to 40 in two days of rain-induced disaster in Nepal
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Additionally, 11 people have been reported missing in disaster-related incidents, confirmed APF Joint Spokesperson Shailendra Thapa.
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Heavy rains trigger landslides in North Bengal: 7 dead, roads blocked, bri
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The landslide occurred at Dilaram on the Kurseong road, blocking the route to Darjeeling. Other roads, including Rohini Road, have also been affected, while Tindharia Road remains operational.
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J-K: Locals carry auto rickshaw on shoulders after key bridge washed away
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Des Raj, a local, claimed that the bridge had been washed away after 10 years, making an additional appeal to the government for assistance.
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At least 18 dead in rain-triggered disaster in Eastern Nepal
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
At least 18 people are dead in flooding and landslide incidents in Ilam of Eastern Nepal in last 24 hours, Police confirmed.
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