Hills in chaos: 20 killed as landslides hit Bengal’s Mirik, Darjeeling – 10 points

The Darjeeling-Mirik region is grappling with one of the worst landslide incidents in recent memory, claiming at least 20 lives and stranding tourists during the festive season. With heavy rains forecast to continue, authorities are racing against time to rescue the stranded, restore connectivity, and provide relief to affected families.