Heavy rainfall in North Bengal have caused landslides in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts that have killed at least 14 people, with the toll expected to rise. The rain also led to the collapse of two iron bridges in Darjeeling district. Multiple roads have been damaged and flooded, while large swathes of land have been inundated in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar districts.

Here are five points to know about the crisis:

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14 dead, several missing

The landslides have claimed at least 14 lives in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts. Rescue teams, including the NDRF and local police, said two people died in Sarsaly and Jasbirgaon, each, while four bodies were retrieved from Dhar Gaon, Mechi. One person was killed in Mirik Lake, Mirik Basti area, while two were missing. At

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