A devastating landslide in Darjeeling subdivision of West Bengal led to the tragic loss of at least seven lives. Triggered by relentless rainfall, the landslide has severely disrupted transportation along the Mirik-Sukhiapokhri road, officials reported on Saturday.

The incident has severed communication links to several areas, as rescue and relief operations were swiftly initiated by the local administration, police, and disaster response teams. Darjeeling Sub-Divisional Officer Richard Lepcha shared the ongoing efforts to track the exact casualty figures, acknowledging that the situation is still evolving.

Officials from the state disaster management department and the local district, supported by community volunteers, have mobilized to aid the rescue operations. The heavy rainfall sinc

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