NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep concern over the heavy rainfall and landslides in Darjeeling, offering condolences to families who lost loved ones and wishing those injured a speedy recovery, while assuring that authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

In a post on X, the PM said, “Authorities are closely monitoring the situation in Darjeeling and surrounding areas affected by heavy rainfall and landslides. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. Wishing the injured a quick recovery.”

Heavy rainfall in Darjeeling and surrounding areas caused landslides, resulting in the collapse of a bridge, seven deaths, two missing, and the closure of several roads.

Earlier, PM Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and other leaders condoled the loss of lives du

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