Massive Landslides, Collapsed Bridge — Heavy Rain Wreaks Havoc In Sikkim: VIDEO

A landslide in Sikkim left massive destruction due to heavy rainfall, it blocked several road sections, and many houses were flooded or damaged in the Mangan district.

The newly built Bailey bridge which snapped in Wednesday's landslide. ( Image Source :X/@airnewsalerts )

A newly-constructed Bailey bridge at Sangkalang collapsed following a massive landslide which was triggered by incessant rainfall devastating northern Sikkim's Mangan district. The bridge collapse snapped the link between Mangan with Dzongu and Chungthang. Around six people were and about 1,500 tourists stranded after the mudslide. 

#Sikkim: Relentless rainfall has caused havoc in the northern region of the state. Surging water levels in Teesta River have led to the collapse of an old suspension bridge and a newly constructed Bailey bridge at Sanklang. This has stranded approximately 2,000 tourists, cutting… pic.twitter.com/vl3yIhiJOa

— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) June 14, 2024

Landslides blocked stretches of roads and several houses were inundated or damaged, while electricity poles were swept away. Towns such as Dzongu, Chungthang, Lachen, and Lachung in the Mangan district known for popular tourist spots like Gurudongmar Lake and Yunthang Valley have now been cut off from the rest of the country. A number of houses were damaged in Geythang and Nampathang.

#WATCH | Due to heavy rain in Sikkim, many houses situated beside the River Teesta near Teesta Bazar of Kalimpong district, West Bengal, have been submerged.

Restoration work has been started. pic.twitter.com/VNbdHcy9l3

— ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2024

A relief camp has been set up at Pakshep for the displaced people, as per PTI. The district magistrate had a meeting with other officials to take stock of the situation following the incessant rainfall in and around Mangan District since Wednesday night and instructed them to carry out rescue and relief works. The Mangan district administration has started works with several agencies to expeditiously construct a bridge at Phidang to restore connectivity in the region.

VIDEO | Heavy rainfall causes landslides in parts of Sikkim and West Bengal leading to closure of roads.

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/0qUlNB5WJ7

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 14, 2024

Meanwhile, the Teesta River is in a spate which might affect the residents of low-lying Singtam town. In the Namchi district, the surging water in the Teesta River marooned the Melli stadium.

Watch: Heavy rain in North Sikkim has caused damage to houses and roads pic.twitter.com/MesqDqsn6C

— IANS (@ians_india) June 13, 2024