India, Oct. 5 -- Continuous overnight rain has wreaked havoc across North Bengal, leaving at least 14 people dead in landslides in Darjeeling's Mirik and Sukhia Pokhari areas.

Officials warned that the death toll may rise as rescue operations by the Darjeeling District Police continue amid persistent bad weather.

NH10 is closed at several locations, including Chitrey and Selfie Dara. NH717A remains under clearing operations.

The Kalimpong-Darjeeling road via Teesta Bazar is shut due to flooding near Rabijhora.

Access to the hills through Coronation Bridge has been blocked, prompting police to advise travelers to use the Lava-Gorubathan route as an alternative.

By early morning on October 5, the alert was downgraded to orange, but off...