Darjeeling, Oct. 5 -- The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Sunday conducted flood and water rescue operations in the flood-affected areas and evacuated over 160 people following the heavy rains, which triggered landslides in Darjeeling and the surrounding areas in West Bengal.

According to the rescue team, a total of 105 people were evacuated by boats, while another 55 were rescued via zip lines in Jalpaiguri. The team also recovered one deceased individual during the operations.

Meanwhile, heavy rainfall in Darjeeling and its surrounding areas triggered landslides, resulting in the collapse of a bridge, seven fatalities, two missing persons, and the closure of multiple roads.

According to Abhishek Roy, Additional SP, Kurseon...