Darjeeling landslide news LIVE: 20 killed in WB town, 52 dead in Nepal; flood alert in Bengal as Bhutan dam overflows
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: At least 20 people have died as heavy rainfall triggered massive landslides in West Bengal's Darjeeling on Sunday, flattening homes, blocking roads at multiple places.
- 2:27 PM IST, Oct 5PWD department building a temporary bridge, says Siliguri mayor
- 2:13 PM IST, Oct 5CM Mamata Banerjee to visit the affected site on October 6
- 1:43 PM IST, Oct 5Flood alert in Bengal as Bhutan dam overflows
- 1:27 PM IST, Oct 5Death toll rises to 20
- 12:21 PM IST, Oct 5Almost 1,000 trapped on Tibetan side of Mount Everest
- 12:07 PM IST, Oct 5Major flood alert for Bengal as dam is overflowing in Bhutan
- 12:00 PM IST, Oct 5Bengal parties urge govt to rush relief materials
- 11:26 AM IST, Oct 5Traffic disrupted as portion of Dudhia bridge collapses in North Bengal | Video
- 11:19 AM IST, Oct 5CM Mamata Banerjee monitoring situation from Nabanna, to visit on Monday
- 11:09 AM IST, Oct 57 dead in Darjeeling, rescue operations underway
- 11:07 AM IST, Oct 5CM Mamata announces compensation, to visit North Bengal on Monday
- 11:05 AM IST, Oct 5At least 11 dead in Mirik, 7 in Darjeeling
- 11:02 AM IST, Oct 5At least 18 dead, including seven children as heavy rains wreak havoc
- 10:51 AM IST, Oct 5Seven dead bodies recovered, says Additional SP Kurseong
- 10:43 AM IST, Oct 5Balason Bridge in Kurseong collapses amid landslides | Video
- 10:40 AM IST, Oct 5Amit Shah says additional NDRF troops on standby, speaks with Darjeeling MP
- 10:36 AM IST, Oct 5PM Modi says authorities closely monitoring developments in West Bengal
- 10:33 AM IST, Oct 5NDRF on war footing after bridge collapse, landslides in Darjeeling
- 10:21 AM IST, Oct 5Two bridges collapse, roads flooded in Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri, says CM Mamata Banerjee

Darjeeling landslide news live updates: At least 20 people, including seven children, were killed after heavy rainfall triggered massive landslides across the Darjeeling district in West Bengal on Sunday, officials said. However, the situation is gradually stabilising, said DG & IG of North Bengal Police, Rajesh Kumar Yadav, who went to examine the affected sites....Read More
The landslides flattened homes, damaged roads, and cut off access to several remote areas.
According to reports compiled by the NDRF and the district administration, fatalities were reported from several locations, including Sarsaly, Jasbirgaon, Mirik Basti, Dhar Gaon (Mechi), Nagrakata, and the Mirik Lake area.
Meanwhile, authorities in North Bengal are on high alert after Bhutan's Tala Hydropower Dam began overflowing due to a technical failure.
CM expresses concern
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee expressed deep concern over the severe flooding in both North and South Bengal. She said, “Yesterday night there was sudden rainfall exceeding 300 mm in 12 hours in North Bengal, and there was simultaneously excessive flow of water into Sankosh river and generally flow of river waters from Bhutan and Sikkim. This caused disasters.”
Banerjee also conveyed condolences to the families of the deceased and promised immediate assistance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and President Droupadi Murmu also expressed deep pain and regret over the loss life in the Darjeeling mishap.
Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides across eastern Himalayas
The entire eastern Himalayan region, including Nepal and Bhutan, is facing severe weather conditions. Landslides and floods caused by heavy rainfall in Nepal have killed more than 60 people, news agency AFP reported. Torrential downpours since Friday have swelled rivers and inundated large areas in Nepal.
In Bhutan, a coordinated rescue operation by local authorities and the Indian Army on Sunday ensured the safety of people affected by sudden flooding near the Amochu River.
Darjeeling landslide: 5 Latest updates
- 20 deaths have been confirmed so far by NDRF and district authorities, with two more people still missing. North Bengal minister Udayan Guha put the toll at 17 as of 2 pm Saturday.
- Fatalities have been reported from Sarsaly, Jasbirgaon, Mirik Basti, Dhar Gaon (Mechi), and Mirik Lake.
- IMD has issued a red alert for sub-Himalayan West Bengal, including Darjeeling and Kalimpong, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall till October 6.
- Roads remain blocked and several interior villages are inaccessible. Traffic on vital hill routes, including the Mirik-Sukhiapokhri road, has been badly affected due to mudslides and road collapses.
- A senior police officer told PTI, “The terrain is slippery, and several houses have been damaged. The extent of damage is still being assessed. Earthmovers are finding it extremely difficult to operate on these slopes.”
Darjeeling landslide news live: At least 52 dead in Nepal
Darjeeling landslide news live: At least 52 people lost their lives across various parts of eastern Nepal within a 24-hour period ending Sunday morning, due to landslides and floods triggered by intense overnight rainfall, according to an official from the Armed Police Force.
The majority of the fatalities - 37 in total - were reported from Koshi Province, the hardest-hit region. The deaths occurred between 10 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday, as the area experienced severe flooding, landslides, lightning strikes, and road accidents. The monsoon remained active in five of Nepal’s seven provinces: Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini.
Relentless rain since Friday caused eight major rivers in eastern Nepal to rise above the danger mark, according to local media citing the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. A red alert was also issued for areas surrounding the Bagmati and East Rapti rivers.
(Via PTI)
Darjeeling landslide news live: West Bengal govt calls situation ‘alarming’
Darjeeling landslide news live: North Bengal development minister Udayan Guha described the situation as “alarming”, adding that the death toll is 20 as of now and is is likely to go up.
According to the NDRF, the worst-affected zone is Mirik where 11 people died, while seven injured were rescued from debris.
In Darjeeling subdivision, seven people were killed, even as rescue teams were working round-the-clock in coordination with police, local administration, and disaster response units.
(Via PTI)
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Congress Chief Kharge expresses deep concern over floods in Bengal, Sikkim; urges Centre to provide relief
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday urged the Centre to provide immediate relief assistance to the flood-affected States.
He also appealed to Congress leaders and workers to reach out to the distressed people and ensure all possible support.
In a post on X, Kharge expressed deep concern over the floods in West Bengal and Sikkim, particularly in Darjeeling and North Bengal, where several lives have been lost and a bridge has collapsed.
"Deeply concerned about the devastating floods in West Bengal and Sikkim, especially in the Darjeeling and North Bengal regions, where several people have lost their lives, and a bridge has also tragically collapsed. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. Expect the victims to be adequately and promptly compensated. Urge the Union Government to provide relief assistance to the affected States, including additional teams of NDRF. Congress leaders and workers should reach out to the distressed people and ensure all possible help," Kharge wrote on X.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Death toll in Nepal reaches 51
At least 51 persons died in different places across eastern Nepal in 24 hours till Sunday morning due to landslides and floods triggered by overnight torrential rainfall, an Armed Police Force official said.
At 37, the majority of the deaths—from Saturday morning at 10 AM to Sunday morning at 10 AM—were from the worst-hit Koshi province, which saw floods, landslides, lightning, and road accidents. These added to the toll even as the monsoon was active in five of Nepal's seven provinces: Koshi, Madhes, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Rahul Gandhi urges Centre to immediately provide assistance to affected states
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed grief over the loss of lives in the incident and urged the Centre to provide relief assistance to the affected states.
Gandhi said the news of the deaths and disappearance of many others due to heavy rains and landslides in various parts of West Bengal and Sikkim is deeply saddening.
"I express my deepest condolences to the affected families and hope that the missing are found safe and sound as soon as possible," the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha said in a post in Hindi on X.
Gandhi appealed to the administration to further expedite relief and rescue operations.
"The central government is urged to immediately provide necessary assistance to the affected states in view of the gravity of the situation," he said.
Gandhi also called on Congress leaders and workers to cooperate with the administration and provide all possible assistance to the affected people.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: IMD issues red alert Darjeeling, Coochbehar and Alipurduar districts
The meteorological department on Sunday issued a red alert for parts of Darjeeling, Coochbehar and Alipurduar districts, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours, and yellow alert for most places in north Bengal covering other parts of Darjeeling, besides Kalimpong and Dooars region.
"Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are very likely to occur at most places over all the districts in north Bengal (yellow alert) with heavy to very heavy rain (7-20 cm) at a few places and extremely heavy rain (20 cm) at one or two places over Coochbehar, Alipurduar and Darjeeling districts (red alert)", a weather official said.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: The death and destruction
At least 20 people, including children, were killed as relentless rain triggered one of the worst landslides in a decade across Mirik and Darjeeling hills on Sunday, sweeping away homes, cutting off roads, isolating villages, and leaving hundreds of stranded tourists amid widespread devastation, officials said.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Indian Army rescues civilians in flood-hit Bhutan amid challenging conditions
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.
Triggered by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, incessant rainfall led to the swelling of the Torsa River, inundating vast areas across West Bengal and Bhutan.
Responding swiftly to an emergency evacuation request on October 5, the Indian Army launched two helicopters from Sevoke Road Aviation Base to undertake a critical rescue mission in the Phuentsholing area of Bhutan, the release stated.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: BJP Bengal hits out at Mamata Banerjee for celebrating Durga Puja during disaster
The West Bengal BJP on Sunday slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for taking part in the state government-organised ‘Durga Puja Carnival’, amid reports of 20 deaths in the Darjeeling hills following relentless rainfall.
BJP state president and Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya told reporters that Banerjee should have curtailed the scale of celebrations in the wake of the tragedy, and rushed to north Bengal on Sunday itself.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Hundreds of tourists stranded
Hundreds of tourists were stranded in the Darjeeling hills on Sunday as incessant rainfall triggered multiple landslides, sweeping away homes, blocking highways, and leaving scores of peoplestranded across the hill district.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee on storms
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee expressed deep anguish on Sunday over the devastation caused by heavy rainfall and landslides in Darjeeling and surrounding areas, resulting in the tragic loss of lives.
In a post on X, Banerjee said relief and rescue operations are ongoing, with the State Disaster Management Department, the Darjeeling district administration, and local volunteers working tirelessly on the ground.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: PWD department building a temporary bridge, says Siliguri mayor
Siliguri Municipal Corporation Mayor Gautam Deb on Sunday stated that the most important bridge connecting Mirik and the rest of the foothill and plain areas has been damaged in the Darjeeling landslides and is currently impassable.
The PWD department is working on measures to build a temporary bridge to restore connectivity.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Siliguri mayor assesses Jalpaiguri relief efforts
Siliguri Municipal Corporation Mayor Gautam Deb on Sunday visited several locations in Jalpaiguri district to assess the situation and provide support to those affected by the Darjeeling landslides.
Immediate relief efforts are underway, including the distribution of shelter, food, drinking water, milk, and cooked meals to displaced residents.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: CM Mamata Banerjee to visit the affected site on October 6
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced that she would visit north Bengal on October 6 to assess the situation as 20 people, including several children, were killed in landslides across the Mirik and Darjeeling hills in West Bengal.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Flood alert in Bengal as Bhutan dam overflows
Authorities in North Bengal are on high alert after Bhutan's Tala Hydropower Dam began overflowing due to a technical failure.
Bhutan's National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) said 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 to prepare for possible impacts.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Death toll rises to 20
At least 20 people, including several children, were killed and scores were injured as relentless downpours unleashed massive landslides across the Mirik and Darjeeling hills in West Bengal on Sunday.
"As of now, the death toll is 20. It is likely to go up. I am on my way to the area," he said in the evening.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Situation gradually stabilising, says North Bengal DG
North Bengal Police DG & IG Rajesh Kumar Yadav on Sunday reported that the situation is gradually stabilising in Darjeeling.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, with some routes reopened and made operational. Authorities have relocated residents from affected areas to safer locations as part of ongoing relief measures.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: PM Modi on bridge mishap
PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said the situation in Darjeeling and surrounding areas is being closely monitored in the wake of heavy rains and landslides, and asserted that his government is committed to providing all possible assistance to those affected.
"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," Modi said on X.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Routes impacted by rains, landslides
The landslide at Dilaram on the Kurseong road blocked the main route to Darjeeling, while Rohini Road is also affected. Tindharia Road remained open, and authorities are evacuating tourists from Mirik using that route.
Rescue teams from the police and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are on site, and vehicle movement on the Siliguri-Darjeeling SH-12 road has been restricted due to the collapse of a portion of the Dudhia iron bridge.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Almost 1,000 trapped on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest
In Tibet's eastern slope of Mount Everest, nearly 1,000 people have been trapped by a blizzard that has blocked roads, according to Chinese state media reports.
Hundreds of local villagers and rescue teams have been deployed to help remove snow blocking access to the area, which sits at an altitude above 4,900 metres (16,000 feet), according to a report in Jimu News.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Major flood alert for Bengal as dam is overflowing in Bhutan
As landslides batter Darjeeling, authorities in North Bengal are on high alert after Bhutan's Tala Hydropower Dam began overflowing due to a technical failure.
India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said its team based in Alipurduar has been put on the "highest alert level". READ MORE
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Bengal parties urge govt to rush relief materials
West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress, and the opposition BJP and Congress on Sunday expressed grief over the deaths of several people in landslide in Darjeeling district and urged the state administration to rush to the aid of the affected.
The BJP leader urged the chief secretary to immediately mobilise resources and make adequate arrangements for the swift restoration of communication networks in these areas.
"Additionally, priority must be given to the distribution of relief materials, including food, water, medicines, and temporary shelters, to aid the people in distress to prevent further escalation of this crisis," he said.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Traffic disrupted as portion of Dudhia bridge collapses in North Bengal | Video
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Vehicle movement on the Siliguri-Darjeeling SH-12 road has been restricted after a portion of the Dudhia iron bridge collapsed due to heavy rainfall in North Bengal. PM Modi said authorities are closely monitoring the situation and rescue teams are on alert in the affected area.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: CM Mamata Banerjee monitoring situation from Nabanna, to visit on Monday
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is currently monitoring the Darjeeling and North Bengal landslide situation from the control room at the state secretariat, Nabanna, said a PTI report. She said she will visit North Bengal on Monday to personally assess the situation and oversee relief efforts in the affected areas.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari claim higher death toll
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari claimed he has information that the recent Darjeeling landslides have claimed 21 lives, reported news agency PTI.
Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla put the death toll at 20, highlighting discrepancies in the reported figures as rescue operations continue across the affected areas.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: 7 dead in Darjeeling, rescue operations underway
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: At least seven people have died in Darjeeling following a major landslide triggered by heavy rainfall since Saturday night. Rescue operations are ongoing with support from the police, local administration, and disaster response teams.
"Seven deaths have been reported due to a major landslide in Darjeeling subdivision triggered by heavy rainfall since last night. The rescue and relief work is on," Darjeeling Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Richard Lepcha told PTI.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: CM Mamata announces compensation, to visit North Bengal on Monday
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee announced compensation for the victims of the recent Darjeeling and North Bengal landslides, without specifying the amount or the confirmed death toll.
She said she would visit North Bengal on October 6 to personally assess the situation in the region, which has also affected a large number of tourists, reported news agency PTI.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: At least 11 dead in Mirik, 7 in Darjeeling
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: According to figures compiled by the NDRF and the district administration, fatalities were reported from Sarsaly, Jasbirgaon, Mirik Basti, Dhar Gaon (Mechi), Nagrakata, and Mirik Lake area, reported news agency PTI.
The NDRF stated that at least 11 people have died in Mirik, the worst-affected area, and seven injured were rescued from the region. In Darjeeling, seven people lost their lives.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: At least 18 dead, including seven children as heavy rains wreak havoc
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: At least 18 people, including several children, have died and many others injured after heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides across the Mirik and Darjeeling hills in northern West Bengal on Sunday, news agency PTI reported citing officials.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Seven dead bodies recovered, says Additional SP Kurseong
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: The Darjeeling district police reported multiple casualties and severe road disruptions following landslides in the region.
Abhishek Roy, Additional SP Kurseong, said, "7 dead bodies have already been recovered from the debris. We have information about two more people. Work is being done to recover their bodies too."
He added that a landslide at Dilaram on the Kurseong-Darjeeling road has blocked that route, while Rohini Road is also blocked due to a landslide at Gourishankar. He described Pankahabri Road as being in extremely poor condition, while Tindharia Road is currently functioning.
Roy further said, "We are trying to evacuate all the tourists in Mirik in three to four hours through Tindharia."
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Balason Bridge in Kurseong collapses amid landslides | Video
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: The Balason Bridge in Kurseong collapsed following heavy landslides in Darjeeling. Footage shows the bridge debris swept away as water gushes through with high speed.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Amit Shah says additional NDRF troops on standby, speaks with Darjeeling MP
Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in Darjeeling due to heavy rains. He said teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed to assist those affected, with additional troops on standby if required.
He also took stock of the situation and spoke with Darjeeling MP Raju Bista. Shah added, “Teams of the NDRF have reached the spot, and more teams are on standby to join them as and when needed. The BJP karyakartas are also providing necessary assistance to the people in need.”
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: PM Modi says authorities closely monitoring developments in West Bengal
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Authorities are closely monitoring the situation in Darjeeling and surrounding areas affected by heavy rainfall and landslides. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. Wishing the injured a quick recovery.”
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: NDRF on war footing after bridge collapse, landslides in Darjeeling
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: A team from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been deployed to assist in rescue operations, while vehicle movement has been restricted on the Siliguri-Darjeeling SH-12 road after a portion of the Dudhia iron bridge collapsed due to incessant rainfall.
The NDRF has sent multiple teams to the rain-battered Mirik area of Darjeeling subdivision, where torrential downpours triggered massive landslides, leaving several villages cut off from the rest of the region.
According to NDRF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Mohsen Shahedi, three teams have already been mobilized from Darjeeling, Siliguri, and Alipurduar, while two more teams—one each from Malda and Kolkata—are on their way to the affected sites.
"Our personnel are engaged in intensive rescue and relief operations to locate missing persons and assist the stranded villagers," Shahedi told ANI.
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: Two bridges collapse, roads flooded in Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri, says CM Mamata Banerjee
Darjeeling landslide news live updates: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed deep concern over the severe flooding in both North and South Bengal.
She said, “Yesterday night there was sudden rainfall exceeding 300 mm in 12 hours in North Bengal, and there was simultaneously excessive flow of water into Sankosh river and generally flow of river waters from Bhutan and Sikkim. This caused disasters.”
She highlighted the extensive damage, noting that two iron bridges collapsed, several roads were flooded, and vast tracts of land in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar were inundated, with Mirik, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Matigara, and Alipurduar among the worst-hit areas.