US EditionSikkim Landslides: 1500 Tourists Stranded, Main Road Blocked Due to Heavy Rains; 8 People Missing
- On May 31, 2025, approximately 1,500 tourists became stranded in North Sikkim's Lachen and Lachung areas due to massive landslides blocking the main road.
- The landslides followed relentless heavy rains that also caused bridge damage, rising river levels, and disrupted evacuation plans initially set for Sunday.
- A vehicle carrying 11 tourists plunged over 1,000 feet into the swollen Teesta River near Munsithang on May 29, leaving eight people missing and impeding rescue operations.
- Superintendent of Police Sonam Detchu Bhutia stated that no new tourist permits have been granted today, and none will be granted tomorrow for travel to north Sikkim, as search operations are hindered by rising water levels.
- Authorities face mounting pressure to restore critical infrastructure like the Phidang Bailey bridge to prevent further isolation as the monsoon season continues for several months.
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Tragedy Strikes Sikkim: Landslide Claims Lives at Military Camp | Science-Environment
Tragedy Strikes Sikkim: Landslide Claims Lives at Military Camp A tragic landslide claimed the lives of at least three individuals and left six security personnel missing at a military camp in Chhaten, Sikkim, according to a defence official. The incident unfolded Sunday evening at 7 pm, driven by relentless heavy rain in the region.Recovery efforts have so far led to the retrieval of three bodies. Additionally, four people have been rescued, su…
Severe rainfall strands over 1,200 tourists in North Sikkim, rescue efforts delayed by landslides
Severe rainfall has brought travel and rescue operations in North Sikkim to a standstill, leaving over 1,200 domestic tourists and two foreign nationals stranded in the remote areas of Lachen and Lachung, located in Mangan district. The torrential downpour has caused widespread destruction, including massive landslides, bridge damage, and rising water levels in the Teesta River, which have hindered efforts to evacuate the trapped visitors. Autho…
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