The small hamlet of Tabakoshi near Mirik, has been among the worst-affected regions following the recent spell of torrential rain and landslides that hit the Darjeeling hills. Situated along the banks of the Rangbhang River, this quiet valley — known for its tea gardens and natural beauty — has suffered extensive damage. The river has […]
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Shrayan Sen North Bengal’s hills and plains — from Darjeeling and Kalimpong to the forests of the Dooars — are reeling from one of the most destructive rain disasters in recent memory. Torrential rainfall triggered massive landslides, flash floods, and infrastructural collapse, leaving behind a trail of devastation. The disaster has renewed urgent calls for
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Continuous exremely heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has plunged large parts of North Bengal into crisis. In the hills, Darjeeling has witnessed landslides, road collapses and a bridge disaster, while the plains of Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri face severe flooding threats as rivers swell. At least 14 deaths have been reported so far,
