Major Landslide Strikes Sikkim's Rimbi, Several Houses Damaged
Several houses were destroyed and road connectivity was hit as officials monitored vulnerable areas and ordered repairs to restore access.
- Heavy rainfall triggered a major landslide late Thursday night in Rimbi village, West Sikkim, damaging more than 30 houses, according to officials. No casualties were reported.
- Persistent downpours sent mud and rocks rushing down upper slopes into the settlement, compounding earlier monsoon damage that had already strained road connectivity across the region.
- Footage circulating on social media shows massive debris movement raising alarm among residents. Structures including Power Department quarters sustained extensive damage as material swept through the locality.
- Roads & Bridges Minister NB Dahal inspected the site, directing departments to accelerate restoration and clear blocked routes. Authorities are assessing structural stability across affected areas.
- Officials have urged residents to remain vigilant as persistent rain poses ongoing risks of further landslides. The District Disaster Management Authority continues monitoring vulnerable zones to prevent additional damage.
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