Strong landslide in Darjiling: 24 people died
A landslide occurred in India due to heavy rains, resulting in the death of 24 people. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
In the city of Darjeeling and surrounding areas in the state of West Bengal, increased rainfall caused soil movement, damaging main roads. This was reported by local media.
According to official data, at least 24 citizens, including women and children, died as a result of the rains on October 4 and 5. There are also reports of several people missing.
During the natural disaster, many tourists were stranded in the mountainous areas and faced difficulties. Darjeeling is one of India's popular tourist destinations, located in the southern part of the Himalayas.
In recent days, the amount of rainfall has significantly exceeded the norm, causing increased water flow and triggering landslides that halted road traffic. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep condolences regarding the incident and extended sympathies to the families of the deceased.
He advised the public to be cautious and announced that he is personally paying attention to the rescue operations. Modi emphasized that he has instructed all rescue services to assist the victims.
The emergency services continue rescue operations. The number of casualties may increase as many people are still being searched for in mountainous and valley areas.
Agencies monitoring temperature and rainfall have stated that the precipitation may continue until October 7. Therefore, the government is urging the population to move away from dangerous areas and prepare for floods.
In recent years, natural disasters have increased in India due to climate change. Every year, monsoon rains threaten the lives of thousands of people.
This year as well, heavy rainfall destroyed roads and infrastructure, isolating some parts of the city. The Indian government considers this event a national disaster.
Experts recommend updating water reservoir management systems and taking measures to reduce flood risks in mountainous areas as soon as possible. The rains and landslides in Darjeeling indicate a disruption of the climate balance in the northern part of the country and call on people to live in harmony with nature.
