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Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides in Darjeeling, Threaten More Downpours Across Bengal
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News18•25-09-2026, 14:00
Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides in Darjeeling, Threaten More Downpours Across Bengal
- •A depression over Odisha and active monsoon caused very heavy rain in sub-Himalayan West Bengal, leading to landslides in Darjeeling district.
- •A landslide at Takdah Rural Hospital slightly injured a patient's relative; patients were safely relocated to the district hospital.
- •Darjeeling recorded 153 mm rainfall, and Kalimpong received 113 mm in 24 hours, with more heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast.
- •The IMD warns of potential landslides in Darjeeling and Kalimpong and forecasts heavy rainfall for several western districts of Bengal.
- •Most roads in Darjeeling remained open despite multiple landslides, as debris was quickly cleared by authorities.
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A depression over interior Odisha combined with an active monsoon brought very heavy rain to sub-Himalayan West Bengal, triggering landslides in the Darjeeling district.
Darjeeling recorded 153 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, which was the highest in the state, while neighbouring Kalimpong received 113 mm.
No patients were injured when a landslide affected Takdah Rural Hospital, though a patient's relative suffered slight injuries before everyone was shifted to the district hospital.
