Why landslide Is Trending Today?

Explore key developments that caused landslide to trend — updated as the story unfolds.

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October 8, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Darjeeling, a renowned tea-producing region, has been severely impacted by recent floods and landslides, with the premium autumn crop entirely destroyed. This has raised significant concerns about the supply of Darjeeling tea. The Himalayan region, including Darjeeling and neighboring Nepal, is grappling with a crisis due to frequent landslides, floods, and extreme weather conditions. In response to the heavy rainfall, schools in Darjeeling and Kalimpong have been closed from October 8 to 10.
October 7, 2025 at 3:16 AM
In the Darjeeling region of India, heavy rains have caused devastating landslides and floods, resulting in the deaths of at least 24 people. Rescue operations are underway to locate those still missing. The severe weather has also led to the drowning of rhinos and the transformation of roads into rivers, with videos capturing the extent of the damage. The Bengal Governor has cut short a personal visit to rush to the landslide-hit Darjeeling region. Meanwhile, a viral video shows a man making tourists from Bihar clean up litter they had left behind in Darjeeling. Additionally, a Jadavpur University student, Himadri Purkait, has been reported missing since October 5 amidst the Darjeeling rains. The death toll from the landslides and floods has risen to 24, with Cyclone Shakhti expected to weaken by Tuesday morning.
October 5, 2025 at 11:54 PM
In Darjeeling, a series of landslides triggered by heavy rainfall have resulted in a significant loss of life, with at least 20 people confirmed dead and many more missing. The disaster has devastated the region, with homes swept away, roads blocked, and tourist spots closed. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has expressed his grief over the situation and assured that authorities are closely monitoring the situation. The West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, is set to visit the affected areas. Meanwhile, the state is also on high alert due to a potential dam failure in Bhutan, which threatens the Dooars region. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the death toll is feared to rise due to the relentless downpour.
August 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
In Darjeeling, a series of landslides triggered by heavy rainfall have resulted in a significant loss of life, with at least 20 people confirmed dead and many more missing. The disaster has devastated the region, with homes swept away, roads blocked, and tourist spots closed. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has expressed his grief over the situation and assured that authorities are closely monitoring the situation. The West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, is set to visit the affected areas. Meanwhile, the state is also on high alert due to a potential dam failure in Bhutan, which threatens the Dooars region. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the death toll is feared to rise due to the relentless downpour.
August 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
In Darjeeling, a series of landslides triggered by heavy rainfall have resulted in a significant loss of life, with at least 20 people confirmed dead and many more missing. The disaster has devastated the region, with homes swept away, roads blocked, and tourist spots closed. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has expressed his grief over the situation and assured that authorities are closely monitoring the situation. The West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, is set to visit the affected areas. Meanwhile, the state is also on high alert due to a potential dam failure in Bhutan, which threatens the Dooars region. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the death toll is feared to rise due to the relentless downpour.