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  • At Least 30 Killed, Houses Swept Away In Darjeeling Landslides

    At least 30 people were killed in landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in West Bengal's Darjeeling district early on Wednesday even as more reports of major damages were pouring in.The incessant rainfall that hit the district on Tuesday night triggered major landslides all across the hills and swept away many houses when people were deep in their sleep. Kalimpong alone received more than 200mm of rainfall.At least 19 people were killed after their houses were swept away by the landslides at Tingling Tea Garden under Mirik block of Kurseong sub-division. In Kalimpong sub-division, at least seven persons are believed to be dead.

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    Seven, five and one bodies have been recovered from Mirik, Kalimpong and Sukhiapokhari respectively and 10 people are still missing in Mirik, said Darjeeling district magistrate Anurag Srivastava.

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      Roshan Thapa, a local resident engaged in rescue operation, said many bodies are yet to be recovered.

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        Sad news.....
        It’s better to give than to receive. Especially advice

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