Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a bridge mishap in Darjeeling. “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,” he said in a post on X.
The Prime Minister assured that the situation in Darjeeling and the surrounding areas is being closely monitored in the wake of heavy rains and landslides. “The situation in Darjeeling and the 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. The government is working to provide relief and support to the affected individuals and families.
As per media reports, at least six people have died in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district after a landslide struck Mirik. The Dudia Iron Bridge, which connects the district towns and tourist hotspots of Mirik and Kurseong, has also collapsed.
Reports said that the landslide, triggered by heavy rain, has also been reported from Hussain Khola, which lies along National Highway 110 near Kurseong, cutting off the link between Siliguri and Darjeeling.