Gangtok : Due to heavy rainfall and landslides in Gangtok, Sikkim, people are facing significant problems. The torrential rains have caused extensive damage to homes, affecting more than a hundred houses in West Sikkim. Additionally, the incessant rainfall has caused extensive damage to the infrastructure and properties of the state. Several rivers have exceeded the danger level, posing a threat. An ‘Orange Alert’ has been issued for heavy rainfall and landslides in northeastern India for the next three days. News reports indicate that two bridges on the road connecting from north to south have been completely washed away, along with nearby poultry farms.
Furthermore, the road stretch from Dentam to Pelling and Geyzing has been fully damaged. As the water flow increased, a temporary house, a cement building, two cremation sites, and a heavy excavating machine were also washed away. According to claims made by the residents of Sombari village, Sherpa’s house was displaced due to the incessant rainfall, and everyone was safely relocated to a secure place.
The increased water flow of the Ramam River has also caused damage to all temporary bridges in the bordering region with West Bengal.
Lachen, Lachung, and Chungthang subdivisions also experienced heavy rainfall on Friday. As a result, the road from Mangan, the district headquarters of North Sikkim, to Chungthang, which leads to Pegoong Supply, was blocked, resulting in a transportation halt.
Due to landslides and road blockages in North Sikkim, around 3,500 tourists were stranded, and they were rescued by the army.”
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