Due to continuous heavy rains in Darjeeling district of West Bengal, large -scale landslides have come to light on Saturday (October 4, 2025), in which at least 17 people have died so far. Landslides in Darjeeling have converted many houses into rubble, damaging major roads. At the same time, officials have also told that contact with many inaccessible villages has been completely cut off.
Officials said that the number of dead may increase, as search and rescue continues in many areas. According to news agency PTI, North Bengal Development Minister Udayan Guha described the situation as worrying. He said that according to the information received by local officials, 17 people have died so far. At the same time, according to the AFP report, 20 people have died.
Disaster management teams are running rescue operations
Campaigns are being conducted by the district administration, police and disaster management teams for relief and rescue from this terrible disaster in Darjeeling, while NDRF has been deployed for relief and rescue in the area of ​​Mirik Lake, one of the most affected areas.
10 important updates on Darjeeling landslide
- According to NDRF and district administration, the death of 9 people has been confirmed so far, while 2 people are still missing. The minister of the state government stated the death toll 17 on Saturday (October 4, 2025) till 2 pm.
- Due to landslides, people have died from Sarsali, Jasbirgaon, Mirik Basti, Dhar Village (Mechi) and Mirik Lake areas due to landslides.
- According to officials, four people have been evacuated alive from the debris in Dhar village, where many houses have been washed away in landslides, the members of the rescue team are engaged in relief work despite difficult geographical conditions.
- Due to landslides, the movement of vehicles on many hill routes including Mirik-Sukhiapokhari road has come to a standstill, while the highlight areas have been lost. Many villages are completely isolated.
- Minister Udayan Guha said that the situation is very worrying. According to the report we have, 11 people have died in Mirik and 6 in Darjeeling. However, the number may increase further.
- A senior police officer told PTI that problems are coming up in relief and rescue work due to continuous rains. This area, it is completely filled with slippery and many houses have been demolished. Complete assessment of damage is yet to be made.
- Officials said that several families have been transferred from Vishnulal village, Ward-3 Lake Side and Jasbir village (Mirik) to safe places. Temporary relief camps are being set up with the help of local NGOs and district administration.
- The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for sub-Himalayan West Bengal including Darjeeling and Kalimpong. The area has been warned of extremely heavy rainfall till 6 October. At the same time, the authorities have warned of fresh landslides and road closure for the coming days.
- President Draupadi Murmu mourned the incident. He said that the loss of life due to heavy rains and landslides in Darjeeling is very sad. I express condolences to the mourned families and wish for the early health benefits of the injured.
- Expressing deep grief, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the situation in Darjeeling and the surrounding areas is being monitored strictly. All possible assistance will be given to the affected people.
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