Heavy rainfall lashed Kalimpong district on Saturday, October 4, leading to multiple landslides and traffic disruptions, ANI reported. Officials said while the downpour has now eased, debris and waterlogging have affected several parts of the region. Kalimpong Superintendent of Police Shrihari Pandey said several stretches along National Highway 10 (NH10) - the main route connecting Siliguri to Sikkim were blocked by landslides. Traffic along the highway remains suspended. "The alternative route, NH717A has also been hit by landslides near the Reshi border, disrupting connectivity to Sikkim," he said.

Highway repair work underway

Teams from the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), in coordination with the district administration and police, have

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