Darjeeling, West Bengal — October 5, 2025

A natural catastrophe has struck the hill district of Darjeeling, where at least 20 people — including children — have died in a series of devastating landslides triggered by intense and prolonged rainfall. Entire families have been buried under rubble, bridges have collapsed, and communication lines have snapped, leaving large parts of the region isolated and inaccessible.

The torrential rains that began late Saturday night continued well into Sunday, causing hill slopes across the Mirik and Darjeeling subdivisions to cave in, sweeping away homes, vehicles, and anything that stood in the way. Officials fear the death toll may rise as search and rescue operations continue through unstable terrain and worsening weather.

The Deadly Night: Villages

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