Heavy Rainfall in Sikkim Causes Landslides and Bridge Destruction

Continuous rainfall in Sikkim's Gyalshing district has led to landslides and the destruction of wooden bridges, isolating the region and disrupting communication. This crisis poses risks to residents and security personnel, prompting authorities to prioritize reconstruction efforts and find alternative routes for soldiers and villagers.

In a severe weather event, incessant rainfall has triggered landslides in Sikkim's Gyalshing district, officials reported. Key infrastructure, including two vital wooden bridges, has been obliterated, plunging the remote town of Yuksom into logistical chaos.

Particularly affected is the bridge connecting Chhangri Basti and Dhoban, essential for both security patrols and local inhabitants. The strategic route from the Chhangri border outpost to Yuksom, critical for the Armed Border Force's operations, now suffers from dangerous road conditions.

The district administration is urgently addressing the escalating crisis as the collapse of the bridge linking Dhoban border post to Samvay Nayapatal has halted traffic. Recovery efforts are underway to address the problem, while soldiers adapt by using alternative routes.

(With inputs from agencies.)