Rescuers in India search for missing after landslides kill 24 in Darjeeling
Summary
At least 24 people were killed in landslides caused by heavy rains in Darjeeling, India, with rescue teams searching for missing persons amid disrupted conditions.
Key Points
- Heavy downpours triggered landslides killing at least 24 people in Darjeeling, India.
- Rescue teams including the Indian army are searching for missing individuals feared trapped under debris.
- Rains caused destruction including collapsed bridges and stranded hundreds of tourists in Darjeeling.
- Experts attribute increased intensity of monsoons in South Asia to human-caused climate change.
