Today rain lashed Darjeeling hard . Darjeeling collapse lives collapse . The mausam turned cruel . In a night , multiple landslides ripped through Mirik , Jasbir Gaon , Dhar Gaon , and other hill wards . Roads vanished , tea-garden terraces collapsed, entire slopes gave way . Bridges especially iron ones collapsed under pressure . Darjeeling news is full of heartbreak. At least 18 dead now . More missing. The terrain cracked . People trapped.
Ministers expressed grief over loss of lives . The President , the Prime Minister — all sorrowful and shocked about the incident . In West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee shows deep affection and concerned. She said: “ I am deeply worried . We lost our brothers and sisters . ”The Economic Times+3The Indian Express+3www.ndtv.com+3 . She announced compensation . She will visit the site Navbharat.
A large number of tourists from Kolkata and other parts of Bengal travel to Darjeeling after the Durga Puja. So many tourists are likely to be caught in the calamity.
The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) said full stop on tourism.
Tourists are stranded . Locals in remote wards can’t reach help. The administration struggles to send rescue teams . Communication cut off . Electricity down . The voice of Darjeeling cries out . “We’re isolated ,” says one villager . “The bridge is gone. We can’t move .”
Darjeeling Collapse : Concern over lives
PM Narendra Modi said surrounding of Darjeeling is continuosly and closely monitored.https://x.com/narendramodi
Home Minister Amit Shah -” Deeply saddened by the loss” wrote on X . Also spoke with MP of Darjeeling, Shri @RajuBistaBJP.
Darjeeling Sub-Divisional Officer Richar said rescue and relief work was underway.
Mamata Banerjee’s selfless goal is not just talk. It must become action. She already counsels visitors , “Stay where you are. Don’t rush into dangerous zones” . #DarjeelingCollapse
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Mamata Banerjee’s deep concern is not just politics. It must turn into action. She already advises tourists: “Stay where you are, don’t rush in dangerous zones.”www.ndtv.com That’s sympathy. But follow up with boots, machines, funds .
My view is that – Darjeeling Collapse news today must not fade tomorrow . We must push for reforms because this collapse — it’s a warning. The hills will soon forget If we forget .