DARJEELING, Oct 5: At least 20 people, including children, were killed as relentless rain triggered one of the worst landslides in a decade across Mirik and Darjeeling hills on Sunday, sweeping away homes, cutting off roads, isolating villages, and leaving hundreds of stranded tourists amid widespread devastation.
Fatalities were reported from several locations Sarsaly, Jasbirgaon, Mirik Basti, Dhar Gaon (Mechi), Nagrakata and the Mirik Lake area.
More reports awaited.
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