Heavy rains in India have once again led to a tragedy. In the city of Darjeeling, located in the state of West Bengal, and its surrounding areas, landslides occurred as a result of rainfall, main roads were destroyed, and dozens of people died. This was reported by “The Hindu”.
According to official data, as a result of heavy rains on October 4 and 5, at least 24 people, including women and children, were killed. According to some reports, several people are missing. During the natural disaster, many tourists also found themselves stranded in mountainous areas.
Darjeeling is one of India’s most picturesque tourist destinations, located on the southern slopes of the Himalayas. However, in recent days, rainfall has exceeded the normal level several times, causing an increase in mountain water flow and landslides. This situation led to the closure of roads and a complete halt in transportation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences regarding the incident and offered sympathy to the families of the victims. He urged citizens to remain cautious and stated that he is personally in contact with rescuers and local authorities, keeping the situation under control.
“I am closely monitoring the situation. All rescue services have been instructed to assist the victims. The government is ready to provide all necessary support,” — Modi said in his statement.
India’s emergency services reported that rescue operations are ongoing. It is noted that the number of casualties may increase since many people are still being searched for in valleys and mountain regions.
Weather agencies announced that rainfall may continue until October 7. Therefore, the government has urged residents to leave dangerous areas and be prepared for possible flooding.
In recent years, natural disasters related to climate change have become more frequent in India. Every year, monsoon rains endanger the lives of thousands of people. This year, the extremely heavy rains not only damaged roads and infrastructure but also left entire cities isolated.
The Indian government considers this situation a “national-scale disaster.” Experts emphasize the urgent need to modernize water resource management systems and take swift measures to reduce landslide risks in mountainous areas.
The rains and landslides in Darjeeling once again highlighted the sharp disruption of climate balance in northern India. This trial by nature reminds people once again to act cautiously and live in harmony with the environment.
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