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Darjeeling: At least 18 people have died, and several are missing after heavy rainfall in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district and surrounding areas caused landslides, resulting in the collapse of a bridge and the closure of several roads.

The landslides, waterlogging, and road blockages have disrupted traffic on multiple routes, leaving people, including tourists, stranded.

A landslide at Dilaram on Kurseong Road has blocked the main route to Darjeeling, while Rohini Road is also affected. The Dudhia Bridge in Mirik has collapsed due to the rain. Tindharia Road remains open, and authorities are evacuating tourists from Mirik via this route.

Rescue Operations Underway

Rescue teams from the police and the National Disaster Respo

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