At least 17 people dead, after a massive landslide in Darjeeling, North Bengal due to heavy rainfall. Road connectivity to many key routes has been cut off including, Darjeeling to Siliguri and Bengal to Sikkim. Rescue operation underway as tourists stranded. Rainfall triggered landslides in areas of Mirik and Sukhia Pokhari.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will visit Darjeeling tomorrow.

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