Landslides, heavy rain disrupt transport, residential infrastructure in Sikkim's Gangtok; DDMA initiates damage assessments

Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered landslides, mudflows and road blockages across Gangtok district, damaging homes and public infrastructure and disrupting connectivity. The District Disaster Management Authority has launched a multi-agency damage assessment, ordered road and debris clearance, and advised residents to avoid landslide-prone areas as teams inspect affected locations.