18 dead after rain triggers landslides in West Bengal Road connectivity to Mirik and Darjeeling badly affected

• At least 18 fatalities reported in West Bengal due to heavy rain-induced landslides in Darjeeling and Mirik.

• 11 deaths occurred in Mirik, and 7 in Darjeeling.

• A portion of the Dudiya iron bridge collapsed, severing road links between Siliguri and Mirik.

• Road connectivity to the Darjeeling hills is severely compromised, affecting thousands of tourists.

• The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) issued an advisory to suspend all tourism activities in the region.

• A red alert for extremely heavy rainfall has been issued by the India Meteorological Department, with warnings of further landslides and road blockages.

• Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reassured tourists regarding their safety and rescue costs.

Mirik Darjeeling road disruption is important topic for Civil service exam (WBCS).

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