Darjeeling: 17 dead after massive landslide triggered by heavy rainfall, tourist spot closed as key routes cut off, CM Mamata Banerjee says...

At least 17 people died, after a massive landslide hit Darjeeling, North Bengal. Heavy rainfall in North Bengal has triggered landslides and waterlogging, causing severe damage, road blockages, and loss of lives in Darjeeling.  Rainfall triggered landslides in areas of Mirik and Sukhia Pokhari. Road connectivity to many key routes has been cut off including, Darjeeling to Siliguri and Bengal to Sikkim. Rescue operation is underway as several tourists were left stranded. Seevral tourist spots hav also been closed.

Key routes cutoff

As per reports, Sikkim and Kalimpong have been cut off from the adjoining regions after roads were washed away due to the rising Teesta River. The landslide at Dilaram on the Kurseong road, blocked the route to Darjeeling. Other roads, including Rohini Road, have also been affected, while Tindharia Road remains operational. Restriction of Movement of vehicles was also ordered on the Siliguri-Darjeeling SH-12 road after a portion of the Dudhia iron bridge collapsed due to incessant rainfall in the region

CM Mamata Banerjee to visit Darjeeling

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will visit Darjeeling tomorrow. CM has urged tourist in North bengal to stay where they are. She said Police will resuce them. On X, she wrote, 'I have been monitoring the situation from last night on round- the- clock basis. I have held virtual meeting with Chief Secretary, DG of Police, the North Bengal DMs and SPs, and the meeting has been attended also by public representatives like Gautam Deb and Anit Thapa. I am in constant touch and am personally going to North Bengal with my Chief Secretary tomorrow in this connection. Meanwhile, we are advising the tourists in North Bengal to stay put where they are till our police evacuates them safely. Rescue costs are ours and tourists need not be anxious.'

 October 5, 2025

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Darjeeling

PM Modi on Darjeeling tragedy said, 'Deeply pained by the loss of lives due to a bridge mishap in Darjeeling. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The situation in Darjeeling and surrounding areas is being closely monitored in the wake of heavy rains and landslides. We are committed to providing all possible assistance to those affected.'

October 5, 2025