Heavy rainfall in North Bengal on October 5, 2025, led to significant disruptions and fatalities. Multiple landslides in the Mirik and Sukhiya areas of Darjeeling resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including a child. One notable landslide occurred on National Highway 717E, an alternative route connecting Siliguri and Sikkim, bringing traffic to a standstill.
In response to the severe weather, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for several districts, including Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong, and Coochbehar, predicting continued heavy precipitation for the day.
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