Floods and landslides devastate Darjeeling of India, destroying homes and roads
Oct 7, 2025 #India #Darjeeling #WestBengal
Severe floods and landslides have devastated India’s eastern hill region of Darjeeling, destroying
Oct 7, 2025 #India #Darjeeling #WestBengal
Severe floods and landslides have devastated India’s eastern hill region of Darjeeling, destroying roads, bridges, and homes.
Authorities have pledged full rehabilitation efforts but warned rebuilding will take time.
Tea garden workers in Mirik, already facing economic hardship, now struggle with displacement and unsafe living conditions.
Many families are sheltering in relief centres as landslides continue to threaten homes.
Local businesses report heavy losses, with hotels suffering mass booking cancellations during peak tourist season.
Several people were killed when a landslide struck residential areas, leaving deep grief among survivors.
As communities mourn, recovery efforts continue amid widespread destruction and uncertainty.
Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Jamjoom reports.
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