Arterial bridge collapses due to heavy rains in Darjeeling

Darjeeling, July 01 (ANI): An arterial bridge collapsed due to heavy rains in Darjeeling on Wednesday, cutting the area from the mainland and leaving many people stranded.
Heavy rainfall has triggered landslides at several places in Darjeeling district, killing at least 20 people. Authorities have stepped up rescue and relief work along the road that connects Darjeeling with rest of the country. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the country received around 189.5 millimetres of rain in June as against a normal of around 163.6 millimetres.

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