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Heavy Rain Forces Vehicle Restrictions on Sikkim’s NH-10
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 03:31 PM
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Intense rainfall has led authorities to limit vehicle movement on National Highway 10 in Sikkim for safety reasons.
Sikkim’s National Highway 10, a key arterial road linking the state with West Bengal, has been placed under vehicle movement restrictions after heavy rain caused waterlogging and heightened landslide risk. The decision was taken by local authorities to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of commuters.
Officials have advised drivers to avoid non-essential travel on the affected stretch until conditions improve. Alternative routes have been suggested, and traffic police are monitoring the situation closely.
The restriction remains in effect as long as the weather poses a threat. Motorists are urged to stay updated through official bulletins and to follow any further instructions from the police or the Public Works Department.
The heavy downpour is part of a broader monsoon pattern affecting the northeastern region, prompting heightened vigilance on vulnerable mountain roads.
Officials have advised drivers to avoid non-essential travel on the affected stretch until conditions improve. Alternative routes have been suggested, and traffic police are monitoring the situation closely.
The restriction remains in effect as long as the weather poses a threat. Motorists are urged to stay updated through official bulletins and to follow any further instructions from the police or the Public Works Department.
The heavy downpour is part of a broader monsoon pattern affecting the northeastern region, prompting heightened vigilance on vulnerable mountain roads.