Landslides in Darjeeling

Posted By : Usha Sagar Modified On : July 1, 2015

Location Map of Landslides in Darjeeling

Landslides Kill 30 in Darjeeling

The landslides triggered by heavy rains claimed 30 lives in Darjeeling district of West Bengal. Major landslides occurred in the district on Tuesday night due to incessant rains. According to media reports, many houses were swept away by the landslides killing many people. Dead bodies have been recovered from areas such as Mirik, Kalimpong, Limbudhura and Sukhiapokhari. Reportedly many roads in the district have also been damaged due to the sudden landslides.

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