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PM Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a bridge mishap triggered by heavy rains in Darjeeling. He said the situation in the region is being closely monitored.
Darjeeling: People stand next to a structure buried under debris after landslides due to heavy rainfall (Photo: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives due to heavy, incessant rain in Darjeeling and other adjoining areas.
In an X post, the Prime Minister extended condolences to the affected families and said the situation in Darjeeling and surrounding areas was being closely monitored
“Deeply pained by the loss of lives due to a bridge mishap in Darjeeling. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon,” PM Modi wrote on X.
“The situation in Darjeeling and surrounding areas is being closely monitored in the wake of heavy rains and landslides. We are committed to providing all possible assistance to those affected,” he added.
Deeply pained by the loss of lives due to a bridge mishap in Darjeeling. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.The situation in Darjeeling and surrounding areas is being closely monitored in the wake of heavy rains and landslides. We…
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 5, 2025
PM Modi added that the authorities are closely monitoring the situation in Darjeeling and the surrounding areas affected by heavy rainfall and landslides. “My thoughts are with the bereaved families. Wishing the injured a quick recovery,” he said.
President Murmu, too, in an X post, mentioned, “The tragic loss of lives due to heavy rain and landslides in Darjeeling, West Bengal, is distressing. I express my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.”
“I pray for the success of rescue and relief operations and wish a speedy recovery to those injured,” she added.
The tragic loss of lives due to heavy rain and landslides in Darjeeling, West Bengal, is distressing. I express my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the success of rescue and relief operations and wish a speedy recovery to those injured.— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 5, 2025
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan also said he was “deeply anguished by the tragic loss of lives in the bridge mishap in Darjeeling”, and extended condolences to the bereaved families.
Deeply anguished by the tragic loss of lives in the bridge mishap in Darjeeling following heavy rains and landslides. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured.— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) October 5, 2025
Torrential rains have unleashed widespread devastation across the Darjeeling hills of West Bengal, triggering massive landslides that killed at least 14 people and cut off several villages in the region.
One of the major landslides, which struck near the Mirik-sukhiapokhri road in the Darjeeling subdivision, swept away homes and disrupted vehicular movement, severing communication links with adjoining hamlets.
Rescue and relief operations were underway by the local administration, police, and disaster response teams.
News agency PTI quoted district officials as saying that villages such as Bishnulal Gaon, Ward 3 Lake Side, and Jasbir Gaon were among the worst affected, and six deaths were reported from that area. Another person died in a tea estate.
Several houses and tea garden quarters were reportedly damaged or buried under debris.
CHIEF MINISTER MAMATA BANERJEE CONCERNED OVER SITUATION
In a lengthy X post, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she was “deeply worried” and “concerned” over the prevailing situation in North and South Bengal due to heavy and incessant rain.
She extended her condolences to the families of the deceased as she expressed shock over the loss of lives due to the rainfall and floods in the state.
Banerjee added that she would “send all assistance to the families immediately” and that she has been “monitoring the situation from last night on a round-the-clock basis”.
The Chief Minister also mentioned that she held a virtual meeting with the Chief Secretary, the DG of Police, the North Bengal DMs and SPs.
I am deeply worried and concerned that several areas in both North Bengal and South Bengal have been flooded due to sudden huge rains within a few hours last night as well as due to rush of excessive river waters in our State from outside.Yesterday night there was sudden…
– Mamata Banerjee (@mamataofficial) October 5, 2025
EXPRESS SERVICES ARRANGED FOR THOSE STRANDED
In the wake of heavy rain in the hills of Darjeeling, authorities there have arranged for three special super express services from the North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC) in Siliguri to Kolkata, for those who have managed to reach Siliguri.
The timings for the services for today are 5.30 pm (tickets can be booked online), 6 pm and 7 pm (tickets can be obtained from the offline TNCBT counter).
More buses would be arranged if the need be, they said.
PARTIAL DIVERSION/SHORT TERMINATION OF TRAINS
Multiple trains under the Alipurduar Division of the North East Frontier Railway have been diverted, short-terminated, or rescheduled due to heavy rain and waterlogging on the railway tracks.
The following trains have been rescheduled, short-terminated, and diverted –
- 13142 New Alipurduar -Seestah Teesta Torsha Express (JCO 05.10.2025) Has Been Rescheduled At 18:30 Hrs from New Alipurduar.
- 15704 Bongaigaon–New Jalpaiguri (J.C.O 05.10.2025) will be short-terminated at New Cooch Behar (NCB) and will be partially cancelled between New Cooch Behar and New Jalpaiguri.
- 20503 dibrugarh-new Delhi Rajdhani Exp (JCO 04.10.2025) Will Be Diverted from New Cooch Behar (NCB), Via (Matabhanga) MHBA, Jamldaha Gopalpur (JDGP), JDGPU (JDGP), Maynaguri ROAD (MENAGURI ROAD). Yleg (YLSC), Rani Nagar Jalpaiguri (RQJ), New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Instad of New Cooch Behar (NCB), DUPGURI (DQG), Jalpaiguri ROAD (JPE). With a two-minute stoppage at (Mathabhanga) MHBA, New Changrabandha (NCBD), Jalpaiguri Road (JPE), New Jalpaiguri (NJP).
- 12423 dibrugarh-new delhi Rajdhani exp (jco 04.10.2025) will be diverted from New Cooch Behar (NCB), VIA (Mathabhanga) MHBA, Jamaldaha Gopalpur (JDGP), JDGP (JDGP), Maynaguri ROAD (MENAGURI ROAD). Yleg (YLSC), Rani Nagar Jalpaiguri (RQJ), New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Instad of New Coochbehar (NCB), DHUPGURI (DQG), Jalpaiguri ROAD (JPE).
- With a two-minute stoppage at (Mathabhanga) MHBA, New Changrabandha (NCBD), Jalpaiguri Road (JPE), New Jalpaiguri (NJP).
- 20504 New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Exp (JCO 04.10.2025) will be diverted via jalpaiguri road (JPE)-New Changrabandha (NCBD) -MATHABAHNGA (MHBA) -New COOCH BAHAR (NCBA) Instead of Jalpaiguri Road (JPE)- Dhupguri (DQG)- New Coochbehar (NCB).
- 12424up New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Exp (JCO 04.10.2025) will be diverted via jalpaiguri road (JPE)-New Changrabandha (NCBD) -MATHABAHNGA (MHBA) -News INTEAD of Jalpaiguri Road (JPE)- Dhupguri (DQG)- New Coochbehar (NCB).
- 05932 Dibrugarh–Kolkata Puja Special will short-terminate at Dhupguri. Further rake will be returned to New Cooch Behar and will be diverted via New Cooch Behar-Mathabhanga-New Changrabandha-New Jalpaiguri.
- 13150 Alipurduar–Sealdah Express (JCO 5.10.2025) will be diverted via Baneswar – New Cooch Behar – Mathabhanga – New Changrabandha – New Jalpaiguri instead of Alipurduar Jn, and will have a two-minute stoppage at Jalpaiguri Road, Mynaguri, Mathabhanga, and New Cooch Behar.
IMD ALERTS FOR MORE RAIN
Even as heavy rain continues in Darjeeling and adjoining areas, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for extremely heavy rainfall over sub-Himalayan West Bengal, including Darjeeling and Kalimpong, till October 6.
The department has also warned of possible landslides and road blockages due to the saturated soil and steep terrain.
Meanwhile, the district authorities have set up temporary relief camps and mobilised medical teams in coordination with local NGOs to provide food and shelter to the displaced families.
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Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
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