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Mudslide Near Sirik, Sikkim, Covers Roadside, Damages Vehicles
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 04:36 PM
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A mudslide near Sirik in Sikkim has covered the roadside with debris, reportedly damaging several vehicles.
A mudslide struck the area near Sirik in the Indian state of Sikkim, burying the roadside in a thick layer of mud and debris.
Preliminary reports indicate that several vehicles parked along the road were damaged, with some partially submerged in the mud.
Local authorities have cordoned off the affected stretch and are working to clear the debris, while emergency services are on standby to assist any stranded motorists.
The incident comes amid recent heavy rainfall in the region, which has increased the risk of landslides along the winding roads of the state.
Preliminary reports indicate that several vehicles parked along the road were damaged, with some partially submerged in the mud.
Local authorities have cordoned off the affected stretch and are working to clear the debris, while emergency services are on standby to assist any stranded motorists.
The incident comes amid recent heavy rainfall in the region, which has increased the risk of landslides along the winding roads of the state.