Darjeeling rain LIVE Updates: Death toll rises to 18; PM Modi says ‘deeply pained’ by loss of lives; Mamata to visit

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed grief over the loss of lives in the landslides triggered by heavy rains and urged the Centre to provide necessary assistance to the affected regions.

"I express my deepest condolences to the affected families and hope that the missing are found safe and sound as soon as possible," the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha said in a post in Hindi on X.

"The central government is urged to immediately provide necessary assistance to the affected states in view of the gravity of the situation," he added.

Hundreds of tourists were left stranded in the Darjeeling hills on Sunday as heavy downpour triggered multiple landslides.

These landslides swept away villages, which in turn blocked highways, leaving scores of peoples stranded across the hill district.

Authorities in North Bengal have issued a serious flood alert after Bhutan's Tala Hydropower Dam started overflowing due to a technical failure. This comes as Bhutan formally alerted the West Bengal government to brace for possible damage.

Bhutan's National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) said the Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) reported a malfunction in the dam gates, which failed to open, resulting in river water spilling over the structure.

West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Sunday that she will be visiting the affected regions of north Bengal on October 6 to assess the situation.

As many as 20 people, including several children, were killed in landslides triggered by heavy rainfall across the Mirik and Darjeeling hills in West Bengal.

At least 20 people, including several children, were killed and several others were severely injured as heavy downpours unleashed massive landslides across the Mirik and Darjeeling hills in West Bengal on Sunday.

"As of now, the death toll is 20. It is likely to go up. I am on my way to the area," North Bengal Police DG & IG Rajesh Kumar Yadav said in the evening.

North Bengal Police DG & IG Rajesh Kumar Yadav said on Sunday that the situation in Darjeeling is gradually stabilising.

Rescue efforts are ongoing, with several routes now reopened and made operational. Authorities have also relocated residents from affected areas to safer locations as part of ongoing relief efforts.

Darjeeling rain LIVE Updates: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, in a social media post on the platform X, called for the help of the political party's volunteers to support and assist the people affected.

“My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Relief and rescue efforts are underway, with the State Disaster Management Department, the Darjeeling district administration and local volunteers working tirelessly on the ground,” said Abhishek Banerjee.

“I appeal to every @AITCofficial volunteer to reach out, support and assist the affected with compassion and commitment. With collective resolve and Maa Durga’s blessings, we will overcome this adversity, together,” he said.

Darjeeling rain LIVE Updates: West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, on Sunday announced that the state government will be giving compensation to the victims without specifying the amount and the number of deaths, according to a PTI report.

CM Mamata Banerjee also plans to visit North Bengal on Monday, 6 October 2025, to assess the situation in the region, where local people and tourists have been affected due to the heavy rainfall and multiple landslides.

Darjeeling rain LIVE Updates: According to the reports compiled by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the district administration, the casualties were reported from the following locations in West Bengal —

Sarsaly, Jasbirgaon, Mirik Basti, Dhar Gaon (Mechi), Nagrakata and Mirik Lake area.

The death toll rose to at least 18 people who lost their lives due to the heavy rainfall, which triggered multiple landslides on Sunday, 5 October 2025.

Darjeeling rain LIVE Updates: At least 18 people have been killed due to the heavy rainfall, which triggered multiple landslides across the Mirik and Darjeeling hills of West Bengal, reported the news agency PTI, citing officials aware of the development.

People who have lost their lives include several children and others as the landslides swept away homes, damaging roads and cutting off several remote hamlets.

Darjeeling rain LIVE Updates: Union Home Minister Amit Shah shared his prayers for people recovering from their injuries through a social media post on X.

“Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in Darjeeling due to heavy rains. My thoughts are with the people who lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured,” said Shah in his post on X.

Amit Shah also stated that he spoke with Darjeeling MP Raju Bista on Sunday to obtain an update on the situation, as heavy rains had lashed the region, causing landslides.

“Teams of the NDRF have reached the spot, and more teams are on standby to join them as and when needed. The BJP karyakartas are also providing necessary assistance to the people in need,” said the Home Minister on Sunday.

Darjeeling rain LIVE Updates: At least 14 people have been killed in the landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in eastern Nepal’s Koshi province since Saturday night, reported the news agency PTI.

Many people have lost their lives in the Darjeeling district after the landslide in Mirik. Other landslides have also been reported at Hussain Khola, along National Highway 110 near Kurseong, further aggravating the situation.

Darjeeling rain LIVE Updates: Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) organised ‘Shatabdi march’, which signified a month-long commemorative initiative to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi's visit to the Queen of the Hills in 1925, has now been postponed due to the heavy rains in the region, reported the news agency PTI, citing officials aware of the development.

“The DHR regrets to inform that, in view of severe weather conditions in and around Darjeeling, the commemorative event has been postponed until further notice,” they said.

TMC offers condolences to the families struck by the severe rainfall and landslides across Darjeeling, Kalimpong and parts of Jalpaiguri.

The party said that relief and rescue operations are already underway.

“Hon'ble CM Mamata Banerjee has been in constant touch with the district authorities and has urged that every possible resource be mobilised without delay. She will personally visit the affected areas to take stock of the situation,” they informed.

A well-marked low-pressure area will bring heavy to very heavy rainfall in sub-Himalayan West Bengal till Monday morning, the India Meteorological Department said.

Issuing a red warning for the sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar, it said one or two places in these districts are likely to receive extremely heavy rain till Sunday morning, which will continue till Monday morning in Alipurduar. (PTI)

At least nine people died and two others went missing as incessant heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides across the Darjeeling hills on Saturday, sweeping away homes, damaging roads, and cutting off several remote hamlets, officials said. (PTI)

At least 14 people have been killed in landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in eastern Nepal’s Koshi province since Saturday night.

Five people died in Manebhanjyang of Suryodaya municipality in Ilam district and nine others were killed in Pategaun, Mansebung, Deuma, Dhusuni, Ratmate and Ghosang areas, police said. (PTI)

Dudhia Mirik, Darjeeling | On the landslide situation in the area, Abhishek Roy, Additional SP Kurseong, Darjeeling district police, says, "7 dead bodies have already been recovered from the debris. We have information about two more people. Work is being done to recover their bodies too.A landslide occured at Dilaram on the Kurseong road that goes to Darjeeling. That road is blocked... Rohini Road is also blocked due to a landslide at Gourishankar... Pankahabri Road's condition is extremely poor... Tindharia road is functioning right now. We are trying to evacuate all the tourists in Mirik in three to four hours through Tindharia..."

Several people are feared dead following landslides in parts of Mirik in Darjeeling district due to incessant heavy rain, a senior police officer said on Sunday.

The official said that rescue and relief operations are currently underway, with local administration, police, and disaster response teams rushing to the spot.

"Several casualties are feared due to a major landslide in Darjeeling district triggered by heavy rainfall since last night. We don't have the exact figures right now as the rescue and relief work has just started," the officer told PTI.

Continuous rainfall in Kalimpong, West Bengal, on Saturday led to multiple landslides across the district. However, authorities have confirmed that the rains have now subsided and no major damage or casualties have been reported so far.

According to Kalimpong Superintendent of Police (SP), Shrihari Pandey, rainfall across the district eased. NH10 has been affected by multiple landslides, and traffic on NH10 is currently closed. NH717A, an alternative highway to Sikkim, has also been affected by landslides near the Reshi border, and traffic movement to Sikkim is disrupted.

West Bengal Movement of vehicles has been restricted on the Siliguri-Darjeeling SH-12 road after a portion of Dudhia iron bridge collapsed due to heavy rain in North Bengal.

Weather Today Live: The Maharashtra government and IMD have issued an alert regarding the arrival of the Shakti Chakkari cyclone in Badhwar Park, located in the Colaba area of ​​Mumbai.

Fishermen of that area have been directed not to venture into the sea for fishing. This has resulted in the loss of employment for local fishermen.

“The fisheries department issued a circular recently that cyclone Shakti might affect the coastal areas and has directed the fishermen… The government has alerted us, and therefore, we have stopped fishing. It’s been 10-15 days since all fishermen are at their homes. We request the government to provide compensation for the damages,” says Dhanesh Gajanan, a local fisherman.

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board tweets, "In view of the inclement weather advisory issued by IMD, Vaishno Devi Yatra shall remain suspended from 5th to 7th October 2025 & will resume on 8 October."

The meteorological station in Shimla on Saturday issued a yellow warning for heavy rain, thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds with speeds at 30-40 kmph at isolated places in all the 12 districts on October 5.

Moderate to High flash flood risk likely over few watersheds & neighbourhoods of following Met Sub-divisions during next 24 hours.

Bihar - Arariya, Banka, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, Buxar, Drabhanga, Gopalganj, Jamui, Katihar, Khagaria, Kishanganj, Lakhisarai, Madhepura, Madubani, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Nawada, Patna, Purba Champaran, Purnia, Saharsa, Samastipur, Saran, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Siwan, Supaul and Vaishali districts.

Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim: East Sikkim, North Sikkim, South Sikkim, West Sikkim, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kochbihar and Uttar_Dinajpur districts.

Fishermen are advised not to venture into Northwest Arabian Sea, adjoining areas of northeast Arabian Sea, central Arabian sea and along & off Gujarat-north Maharashtra coasts during 04 th-07th October.

Morning visuals from the Marine Drive in Mumbai as people go about their day.

IMD forecasts that Mumbai will experience scattered light rain until October 8 as Cyclone Shakti is expected to reach the northwestern and central parts of the Arabian Sea, impacting the Maharashtra and Gujarat coast by October 6.

A well-marked low-pressure area will bring heavy to very heavy rainfall in sub-Himalayan West Bengal till Monday morning, the India Meteorological Department said.

Issuing a red warning for the sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar, it said one or two places in these districts are likely to receive extremely heavy rain till Sunday morning, which will continue till Monday morning in Alipurduar.

Northeast India:

Light/moderate rain/thunderstorm at many/some places with isolated heavy rainfall likely over Arunachal Pradesh on 5th & during 07th–09th; Assam & Meghalaya during 05th & 8th, 9th; Nagaland during 07th -10th; Manipur on 08th & 09th; Mizoram on 08th October, said IMD on an official release.

SCS “Shakhti” over northwest Arabian Sea: IMD

“Shakhti” moved west-southwestwards with a speed of 15 kmph during last 6 hours and lay centered at 2330 hrs IST of 4th October over the same region near latitude 21.3°N and longitude 62.7°E, about 320 km east-southeast of Ras Al Hadd (Oman).

Telangana: Rain lashes parts of Hyderabad City.

India Meteorological Department forecasted 'Generally cloudy sky with moderate rain' today

Jammu & Kashmir | Several areas of the Poonch district wake up to a fresh spell of rain.

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district suspended Machail Mata pilgrimage for three days from October 5 following an inclement weather advisory issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). (ANI)

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district suspended Machail Mata pilgrimage for three days from October 5 following an inclement weather advisory issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), an official said on Saturday.

❖ Isolated extremely heavy rainfall with isolated exceptionally heavy rainfall likely over

North Bihar on 04th and Isolated Extremely heavy rainfall on 05th October.

❖ Isolated Extremely heavy rainfall likely over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim on 04th & 05th

with isolated heavy rainfall over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim on 06th October.

❖ Light to moderate rainfall/thunderstorm at most/many places with isolated heavy rainfall likely over Jharkhand on 04th & 05th; over Bihar on 06th October.

❖ Thunderstorm & gusty winds very likely over East India during the next 4-5 days, said IMD in an offiicial release.