Overview

• Officials in Nepal confirmed at least 47 deaths since Friday, with roads and bridges washed out and all 56 sluice gates of the Koshi Barrage opened as traffic across the structure was halted.
• Darjeeling district reported multiple rain-triggered slides with death tallies varying across agencies, rising as high as 18 in some reports, while many communities and tourists remained stranded.
• An iron bridge over the Balason River at Dudhia connecting Siliguri and Mirik collapsed, and several routes including stretches toward Kurseong and NH-10 faced blockages from landslides and flooding.
• NDRF teams, local administration and police launched search, evacuation and relief efforts, set up control rooms and relief camps, and worked to restore limited road access in treacherous terrain.
• The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for sub-Himalayan West Bengal through October 6, as national and state leaders offered condolences and assistance and the West Bengal chief minister planned a Monday visit.