At least 24 people have died as a result of landslides caused by heavy rains in West Bengal, and many others have been injured.
Liviu Brăteanu
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The torrential rains in West Bengal have led to devastating landslides, especially in the town of Darjeeling, causing the death of 24 people and injuring others. The intense rains have destroyed homes, blocked roads, and left hundreds of tourists stranded. Authorities have closed tourist attractions and launched rescue operations, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared the situation serious and promised a visit to the affected areas. Meteorologists have issued alerts for extreme rainfall, warning of the risks of new landslides.
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