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Landslide Devastates Sikkim Residential Area, CM Warns of Serious Situation
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 12:36 PM
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A major landslide has struck a residential area in Sikkim, prompting the state’s Chief Minister to describe the situation as serious.
A large landslide has collapsed onto a residential neighbourhood in the Indian state of Sikkim, causing significant damage to houses and infrastructure. Residents in the affected area have been displaced, and emergency services are working to assess the extent of the damage and provide assistance. The state’s Chief Minister has publicly stated that the situation is serious and has called for a coordinated response from local authorities and relief agencies. No casualties have been reported yet, but the authorities are monitoring the area for any further instability. The incident highlights the vulnerability of mountainous regions in Sikkim to sudden geological events.