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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
NEW DELHI, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) — At least 24 people have been killed and scores injured after incessant rains triggered landslides in India's eastern West Bengal state, authorities said on Monday.
Landslides struck the picturesque town of Darjeeling, located approximately 626 kilometers north of the state capital, Kolkata. Mudflows swept away homes, blocked roads, and isolated villages.
The tragedy caused widespread destruction and left hundreds of people, mostly tourists, stranded in the Himalayan foothills.
Communication networks were also damaged.
According to authorities, heavy rainfall in Darjeeling on Sunday night triggered landslides in several areas. Police and rescue services have launched rescue operations.
Authorities have closed popular tourist spots in Darjeeling to prevent accidents and urged locals and tourists to exercise caution and monitor road and weather conditions.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held an emergency meeting on Sunday evening and announced that she would personally visit the affected areas on Monday.
"The situation is serious. Due to incessant rains in Bhutan, floodwaters have spilled into North Bengal. This disaster is tragic; natural disasters are beyond our control," she told a local television station. "In just 12 hours, more than 300 mm of rainfall was recorded, causing landslides and flooding in at least seven places."
Television footage shows rivers overflowing their banks, damaged bridges and washed-out roads. –0–
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