Darjeeling Land Slide News : Nature wreaked havoc in Darjeeling, a hilly region in West Bengal, on Sunday. Heavy rains over the past few days have triggered landslides in several areas, claiming the lives of 17 people so far. This natural disaster has completely disrupted communication between Darjeeling and Sikkim.
Learn 10 important facts about this disaster:
1.Continuous rain wreaks havoc : Continuous rain has disrupted normal life in areas like Darjeeling, Mirik, and Sukhiapokhri. The heavy rainfall has caused mountain cracks in several places.
2. 17 people dead : At least 17 people have lost their lives in the landslide. Many are reported missing. Relief and rescue operations are underway.
3. Roads blocked, communication disrupted : Landslides have blocked several main roads leading out of Darjeeling. The national highway connecting Darjeeling and Sikkim is also disrupted.
4. Internet and communication services affected: Internet services have been disrupted in many areas, making it difficult for people to contact their loved ones.
5. Tourists stranded: A large number of tourists had arrived in Darjeeling due to the Durga Puja weekend. Following the landslide, a large number of people are stranded in various areas.
6. Tourist spots closed: To prevent any untoward incident, the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) has temporarily closed major tourist spots, including Tiger Hill and Rock Garden.
7. Vigilance advised: The administration has appealed to people and tourists to avoid traveling to hilly areas for the time being and to monitor the latest weather information.
8. MP expresses concern: Darjeeling MP Raju Bista expressed grief over the incident, saying that many people have lost their lives, property has been damaged, and infrastructure has been severely affected.
9. Other North Bengal districts also affected : Jalpaiguri and Siliguri are also experiencing waterlogging and traffic disruptions due to heavy rains.
10. IMD issues red alert : The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy to very heavy rain in North Bengal and Sikkim. Bad weather is expected to continue until October 7.
Administration on alert, but situation remains critical
Relief and rescue operations are being carried out rapidly, but difficulties remain due to continuous rain and difficult terrain. The administration’s priority is to safely evacuate stranded people and restore essential services.