On Sunday, October 5, 2025, a senior police officer reported that landslips have occurred in parts of Mirik, Darjeeling district, attributed to incessant heavy rainfall. Multiple casualties are feared, with unconfirmed reports suggesting up to eleven fatalities. Rescue and relief operations are currently in progress, involving local administration, police, and specialized disaster response teams.
Continuous heavy rainfall is reportedly impeding access for earthmoving equipment and emergency vehicles to the affected sites. Initial information indicates damage to several houses and disruptions to communication links and vehicle movement, particularly near the Mirik-Sukhiapokhri road. The precise extent of the damage and the exact number of casualties are yet to be ascertained as rescue efforts continue.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/west-bengal/several-feared-dead-as-heavy-rain-triggers-landslips-in-darjeeling/article70127411.ece