13 people lost their lives in landslides in the North Bengal hills.

Описание: 13 people have lost their lives in landslides triggered by incessant overnight rainfall in the North Bengal hills on Sunday.

According to reports, nine people died when an iron bridge collapsed in Mirik, Darjeeling district, while four others were killed in separate incidents of landslides in the Sukhia area.

The heavy downpour has caused massive damage to infrastructure, with several roads washed away and communication lines cut off.

Connectivity with Sikkim and Kalimpong has been completely severed after the Teesta River crossed the danger level, sweeping away NH-10. Even access to Darjeeling town remains severely disrupted.