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Rimbi village in Sikkim may become uninhabitable after landslides, says relief commissioner
✍️ Sikkimexpress
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 07:01 PM
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The relief commissioner warned that recurring landslides have rendered Rimbi village in Sikkim potentially uninhabitable, raising concerns about future displacement of residents.
Rimbi, a small settlement in the East Sikkim district, has been hit by a series of landslides over the past months. The area's steep terrain and heavy monsoon rains have triggered soil movement that repeatedly damages homes and infrastructure.
Relief commissioner told local media that the frequency and intensity of the slides have made the village unsafe for continued habitation. He cautioned that without immediate mitigation, the settlement could become uninhabitable.
Authorities are assessing evacuation options and exploring relocation plans for the affected families. The district administration has also begun a detailed geological survey to identify safer zones for resettlement.
The situation underscores the growing vulnerability of Himalayan communities to climate-driven landslides, prompting calls for stronger disaster-risk management measures in the region.
Relief commissioner told local media that the frequency and intensity of the slides have made the village unsafe for continued habitation. He cautioned that without immediate mitigation, the settlement could become uninhabitable.
Authorities are assessing evacuation options and exploring relocation plans for the affected families. The district administration has also begun a detailed geological survey to identify safer zones for resettlement.
The situation underscores the growing vulnerability of Himalayan communities to climate-driven landslides, prompting calls for stronger disaster-risk management measures in the region.