Flood, landslides batter Sikkim- Day 4: 1 dead, 5 missing, at least 100 houses damaged

Heavy rains and flood has battered Mangan district, and the district has been completely cut off from the rest of the state. As per inputs, 1 person has died while

Heavy rainfall since the past 4 days has unleashed it’s fury in Sikkim with the Teesta river already in full spate.
Floodwater from Teesta river has completely submerged the Melli stadium in South Sikkim. Teesta water has also submerged the road leading to Darjeeling with Teesta Bazar area being the worst affected.

Heavy rains and flood has battered Mangan district, and the district has been completely cut off from the rest of the state. As per inputs, 1 person has died while 5 others are still missing.

Among these 3 are missing in Ambithang (near Rangrang) , while 2 others are missing in Pakshep ( near Mangan). The lone casuality has been reported from Pakshep.

Inputs further suggested that several houses have been damaged and road blocked at Nampathang ( Near Pentok, Mangan). At least 3 other houses were also damaged at Geythang (Dzongu).

Over 100 houses have been damaged so far, inputs added.

The Sikkim Government in it’s social media handle informed that due to the heavy rains, there have been several landslides in Mangan district where roads have been blocked and houses flooded. It is also reported that electricity poles have been swept away in some areas.

In order to take swift action and curb the damages through administrative decisions, District Magistrate Hem Kumar Chettri has called for an urgent meeting with all the heads of the department in the district.
Meanwhile a CB machine has already been deployed at National Highway near Mangshila Degree College in order to clear debris.

Meanwhile, Sikkim CM PS Tamang who is in Arunachal Pradesh to attend the swearin-in-ceremony of Pema Khandu expressed his concern over the prevailing situation.

Tamang in a social media post said, “I am deeply shocked and saddened to know about the massive and devastating landslide that struck the areas around Mangan, and various locations in North Sikkim, following incessant rainfall since yesterday. This devastating incident has resulted in the tragic loss of lives, the sweeping away of houses, and the displacement of families.

I have communicated with the North district administration, police department, and concerned departments to ensure a swift and comprehensive response. They are committed to providing every possible support to the victims and affected families for their recovery, temporary settlement, and restoration, as well as basic needs.

The government stands firmly with the victims of this unfortunate incident and will render the utmost support to the bereaved families and all those affected and displaced by the landslide.

Meanwhile, I am in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, attending the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Pema Khandu Ji and the Cabinet of the Arunachal Pradesh Government. I will return soon to personally oversee and address the needs and sufferings of our dear people of Sikkim.”

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