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Heavy rainfall has triggered devastating landslides in Darjeeling, causing multiple casualties and infrastructure damage. Prime Minister Modi has expressed deep concern and offered condolences to the affected families while monitoring the situation closely. Rescue operations are actively underway with NDRF teams working to evacuate stranded tourists and recover victims. The central government has committed to providing all necessary assistance for relief and recovery efforts in the region.

Key Points: PM Modi Monitors Darjeeling Landslides After Bridge Collapse Deaths

  • Seven confirmed deaths with two more people reported missing in landslides
  • Main Darjeeling routes blocked including Kurseong and Rohini roads
  • NDRF and police rescue teams deployed for evacuation operations
  • Tourists being evacuated through functioning Tindharia Road route
  • PM Modi assures central government assistance for affected families
  • Bridge collapse and road closures severely impacting transportation access
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Authorities are closely monitoring situation in Darjeeling, surrounding areas: PM Modi

PM Modi expresses concern over Darjeeling landslides causing 7 deaths, bridge collapse. Rescue operations ongoing with NDRF teams deployed for relief efforts.

"Deeply pained by the loss of lives due to a bridge mishap in Darjeeling - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, October 5

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep concern over the heavy rainfall and landslides in Darjeeling, offering condolences to families who lost loved ones and wishing those injured a speedy recovery, while assuring that authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

In a post on X, the PM 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."

https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1974774223659749377

Heavy rainfall in Darjeeling and surrounding areas caused landslides, resulting in the collapse of a bridge, seven deaths, two missing, and the closure of several roads.

Earlier, PM Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and other leaders condoled the loss of lives due to the mishap.

PM Modi also assured that the Centre is committed to providing all possible assistance to those affected.

He said, "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. The situation in Darjeeling and surrounding areas is being closely monitored in the wake of heavy rains and landslides. We are committed to providing all possible assistance to those affected."

"The tragic loss of lives due to heavy rain and landslides in Darjeeling, West Bengal, is distressing. I express my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the success of rescue and relief operations and wish a speedy recovery to those injured," President Murmu said.

The landslide at Dilaram on the Kurseong road has blocked the main route to Darjeeling, while Rohini Road is also affected. Tindharia Road remains 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.

According to Additional SP of Kurseong, Abhishek Roy, the mortal remains have been recovered from the debris.

Roy said, "Seven 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. A landslide occurred at Dilaram on the Kurseong road, which leads to Darjeeling. That road is blocked. Rohini Road is also blocked due to a landslide at Gourishankar. The condition of Pankhabari Road is extremely poor. Tindharia Road is functioning right now. We are trying to evacuate all the tourists in Mirik in three to four hours through Tindharia."

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see the PM and President responding quickly. But I hope this isn't just words - the people of Darjeeling need immediate relief and proper infrastructure to prevent such tragedies in future. The bridge collapse shows our infrastructure needs urgent attention in hilly areas.
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Sarah B
Having visited Darjeeling last year, I can imagine how challenging the terrain must be for rescue operations. Kudos to NDRF and local police for working in such difficult conditions. Stay strong, Darjeeling! ❤️
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Arjun K
This is really worrying. Climate change is making extreme weather events more common in our Himalayan regions. We need better disaster management systems and early warning mechanisms. Hope the affected families get the support they need.
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Michael C
The evacuation of tourists through Tindharia Road shows good coordination. Hope they can restore the main routes soon. Darjeeling's economy depends heavily on tourism, so quick restoration is crucial for local livelihoods.
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Nisha Z
Om Shanti to those who lost their lives. 😔 The bridge collapse is particularly concerning - we need regular safety audits of infrastructure in vulnerable areas. Hope the authorities learn from this and take preventive measures.

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