1. Heavy rain triggers a landslide in Sikkim, burying houses in a village

Heavy rain triggers a landslide in Sikkim, burying houses in a village

States

  • A landslide struck Rimbi village in West Sikkim late Thursday night after heavy rainfall, causing extensive damage.
  • Debris, including mud and rocks, destroyed several houses as it rushed down the hillside towards the village, alarming.
  • Authorities urged caution as ongoing rainfall increases risks to nearby homes and road connectivity in the affected area.
  • Sikkim's Roads and Bridges Minister NB Dahal inspected damaged roads and ordered urgent repairs to restore connectivity.

Source: indiatvnews.com

Get 100 stories a day on the app Read, watch & listen · Free on iOS & Android

Newer

Older