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Sikkim Landslide Destroys Highway, Isolates Yuksom SSB Base
✍️ Daily Pioneer
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 04:03 PM
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A massive landslide in Sikkim has washed away a key highway, cutting off the Yuksom SSB Base and disrupting access to the remote town.
A large landslide in the Indian state of Sikkim has destroyed a critical stretch of highway, effectively cutting off the Yuksom SSB Base from the rest of the region.
The debris‑filled road, which serves as the main artery for transport and logistics in the area, was swept away by the sudden collapse, leaving the base isolated and access to the town of Yuksom severed.
Local authorities and rescue teams have been dispatched to the site to assess the damage and begin clearing the wreckage. The incident has highlighted the vulnerability of mountain roads to sudden geological events, especially during the monsoon season.
The Sikkim State Border Security Force (SSB) base, which relies on the highway for supplies and personnel movement, is awaiting a clear route before operations can resume.
Officials have urged residents to avoid the affected stretch and are coordinating with state emergency services to ensure safety and restore connectivity as swiftly as possible.
The debris‑filled road, which serves as the main artery for transport and logistics in the area, was swept away by the sudden collapse, leaving the base isolated and access to the town of Yuksom severed.
Local authorities and rescue teams have been dispatched to the site to assess the damage and begin clearing the wreckage. The incident has highlighted the vulnerability of mountain roads to sudden geological events, especially during the monsoon season.
The Sikkim State Border Security Force (SSB) base, which relies on the highway for supplies and personnel movement, is awaiting a clear route before operations can resume.
Officials have urged residents to avoid the affected stretch and are coordinating with state emergency services to ensure safety and restore connectivity as swiftly as possible.