Darjeeling, Oct. 6 -- At least 18 people were reported to be killed in Darjeeling as in incessant rain that wreaked havoc in West Bengal's north on Saturday night and early Sunday, the district authorities confirmed on Monday.

The authorities noted that 11 people were killed in heavy rains in the tourist town of Mirik till October 5. In Jorebunglow four people were killed, while in Sukhia Pokhari two people were killed and in Darjeeling Sadar, one person passed away in the heavy rain that battered the state.

"So far report of 18 casualties has been collected. It is likely that, the number will rise as some are reported to be missing especially residing in the river side area," the district authorites said in a statement today.

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