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At least 20 people, including several children, were killed and scores injured as relentless downpours unleashed massive landslides across the Mirik and Darjeeling hills in West Bengal on Sunday, sweeping away homes, severing road links, isolating villages, and leaving hundreds of tourists stranded, officials said.

According to reports, fatalities were reported from several locations - Sarsaly, Jasbirgaon, Mirik Basti, Dhar Gaon (Mechi), Nagrakata and Mirik Lake area. Stating that the loss of lives is tragic, North Bengal Development Minister Udayan Guha said that the situation is “alarming.” “As of now the death toll is 20. It is likely to go up. I am on my way to the area,” he said.

PM Narendra Modi also expressed condolences over the deaths and said situation is bein

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