At least seventeen people have lost their lives in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district following a landslide in Mirik, officials confirmed on Saturday, as per the Hindustan Times. The massive landslide resulted in flattening homes, damaging roads, and leaving several remote hamlets cut off.

Here are the key updates:

- Last night, north Bengal’s Darjeeling received heavy rain, which led to landslides in areas including Mirik and Sukhia Pokhari. Police and local administration have started a rescue operation.

-Following the massive landslide and loss of lives, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a virtual meeting with the Chief Secretary, DGP, and the District Magistrates and SPs of North Bengal. She is scheduled to visit the affected region tomorrow.

- The West Bengal Police said that lan

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