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Heavy Rainfall Causes Landslide in Gyalshing, Sikkim
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🗓 25 Sep 2026, 08:16 PM
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Continuous downpours in Sikkim’s Gyalshing district triggered a landslide, authorities say.
Continuous heavy rainfall over the past few days has caused a landslide in the Gyalshing district of Sikkim, officials reported. The slide affected a stretch of the mountain road, prompting the district administration to close the affected section and issue safety advisories to commuters.
The hilly terrain of Sikkim is prone to such incidents during the monsoon season, when saturated soil loses cohesion and gives way. Local disaster management teams were dispatched to the site to assess the damage and clear debris, while rescue squads remain on standby for any emergencies.
Authorities have urged residents in the vicinity to stay alert and avoid venturing into the affected area until clearance is given. The administration will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as the situation develops.
The hilly terrain of Sikkim is prone to such incidents during the monsoon season, when saturated soil loses cohesion and gives way. Local disaster management teams were dispatched to the site to assess the damage and clear debris, while rescue squads remain on standby for any emergencies.
Authorities have urged residents in the vicinity to stay alert and avoid venturing into the affected area until clearance is given. The administration will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as the situation develops.