Massive Landslide Hits Sikkim's Mangan District
Officials said no casualties were reported and downstream areas remain under watch as water accumulates and muddy flows continue at outposts.
- On Sunday, a massive landslide hit Mangan district in Sikkim, partially blocking the flow of the Teesta and Chyakoong rivers at their confluence, according to the State Disaster Management Authority .
- A significant section of the hillside collapsed in the Naga Forest area near the Theng Tunnel during the night of September 5 and 6, providing geographic context for the blockage.
- Ground assessments by Chungthang police and personnel at the Theng Check Post show river levels at Sankalang and Phidang remain normal, though water is currently muddy.
- The SSDMA has alerted vulnerable areas in the lower belt as a precaution, urging residents to avoid riverbanks and rely only on official information regarding the situation.
- Local authorities, including the District Disaster Management Authority and the Police Control Room, are maintaining continuous surveillance of the site to monitor for significant changes.
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Landslide partially blocks Teesta, Chyakoong rivers in North Sikkim
Residents along the Teesta and in low-lying areas were advised to remain vigilant, keep essential belongings and documents packed, and prepare to evacuate if instructed. They were also asked to stay away from riverbanks and fast-flowing water.
Landslide Hits Naga–Tosa Road in North Sikkim
A landslide occurred during the intervening night of September 5 and 6 along a new road cutting of the Naga–Tosa Road in the Naga Forest area of North Sikkim, opposite the Theng Tunnel. The landslide struck near the confluence of the Teesta and Chyakoong rivers, partially blocking the flow of both rivers and causing water to accumulate in the area. No loss of life or injuries have been reported from the affected area so far.
A landslide has partially blocked the flow of the Teesta and Chakong rivers in North Sikkim's Mangan district. The landslide occurred in the Naga Forest area, prompting authorities to issue a cautionary alert for those living in low-lying areas. No casualties have been reported yet, but property damage is being assessed.
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