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Heavy rains trigger landslides in North Bengal: Death toll reaches to 7; N
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the rescue team, a total of 105 people were evacuated by boats, while another 55 were rescued via zip lines in Jalpaiguri. The team also recovered one deceased individual during the operations.
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Indian Army rescues civilians in flood-hit Bhutan amid challenging conditi
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In a swift and coordinated response to severe flooding in Bhutan, the Indian Army on Sunday successfully carried out a high-risk rescue operation, airlifting stranded civilians to safety from the Phuentsholing area, according to a press release by the Indian Army.
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Congress Chief Kharge expresses deep concern over floods in Bengal, Sikkim
Updated : 7 months, 1 week 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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Darjeeling: West Bengal Police, NDRF on war footing as heavy rain triggers
Updated : 7 months, 1 week 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 : 7 months, 1 week 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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Bhutan's Tala Dam overflow sparks flood alert in Bengal, NDRF on "highest
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM), Bhutan, confirmed that the Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) reported a malfunction in the dam gates, which failed to open, resulting in river water spilling over the structure. Bhutan has formally alerted the West Bengal government
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President Murmu mourns loss of lives in Darjeeling bridge mishap
Updated : 7 months, 1 week 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 : 7 months, 1 week 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 : 7 months, 1 week 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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PM Modi condoles loss of lives due to bridge mishap in Darjeeling
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives due to a bridge mishap in Darjeeling on Sunday.
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Heavy rains trigger landslides in North Bengal: 7 dead, roads blocked, bri
Updated : 7 months, 1 week 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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Multiple landslides in Kalimpong as heavy rains wreak havoc in Bengal
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
According to Kalimpong SP, Shrihari Pandey, rainfall across the district eased. NH10 has been affected by multiple landslides, and traffic on NH10 is currently closed. NH717A, an alternative highway to Sikkim, has also been affected by landslides near the Reshi border, and traffic movemen
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