Darjeeling: At least fourteen people lost their lives in West Bengal’s Darjeeling after a landslide struck Mirik, while the Dudia Iron Bridge connecting Mirik and Kurseong collapsed, cutting off access to key towns and tourist areas. Earlier, the death toll was reported to be six.

The region has been placed under red alert due to persistent heavy rainfall, which is expected to continue until Sunday morning (October 5).

Bridge Collapse in Dudhia:

Continuous overnight rainfall led to the collapse of the iron bridge connecting Siliguri and Mirik over the Balason River at Dudhia. #NorthBengal #Dudhia #Rain #mirik pic.twitter.com/KcGJJh9Dt1 — Kamalika Sengupta (@KamalikaSengupt) October 5, 2025

Massive Rain Triggers Devastation in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Sikkim - At least 6 c

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