فيضانات الهند تقتل 18 شخصاً.. ونيبال تسجل 50 وفاة

The mountainous region of Darjeeling in eastern India has witnessed devastating floods and landslides caused by heavy rainfall, resulting in at least 18 deaths, along with significant destruction of homes, roads, and bridges.

Disaster Expands to Nepal

On the other side of the border, the death toll in neighboring Nepal has risen to 50 due to multiple floods and landslides in the eastern Ilam region, increasing the scale of the disaster in the Himalayas.

Difficult Rescue Operations

Indian authorities have announced that many people are still missing, amid difficulties for rescue teams to reach remote areas due to large amounts of debris and destruction.

Ongoing Impact

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee confirmed the collapse of two iron bridges and damage to several roads, while an official from the Kolkata Meteorological Department predicted that heavy rainfall would continue in the coming days.

Ongoing Efforts

Relief teams are working to deliver aid despite logistical challenges, with warnings that the death toll may rise as reports continue to come in from the affected areas.