06
Oct
Darjeeling (Rajeev Sharma): The number of confirmed deaths from the recent landslides in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district has risen to 24, with rescue operations still underway in difficult conditions. Several people are feared missing, and ongoing rainfall continues to slow down relief efforts, officials reported on Monday. Triggered by relentless rain over the past few days, the landslides have caused widespread destruction in the hill region. Entire stretches of roads have collapsed or been blocked by debris, cutting off access to multiple areas and leaving hundreds of tourists stranded. According to state authorities, one more body was recovered late Sunday…