Massive Landslides, Collapsed Bridge — Heavy Rain Wreaks Havoc In Sikkim: VIDEO

A newly-constructed Bailey bridge at Sangkalang collapsed following a massive landslide which was triggered by incessant rainfall devastating northern Sikkim's Mangan district. The bridge collapse snapped the link between Mangan with Dzongu and Chungthang. Around six people were and about 1,500 tourists stranded after the mudslide.

Landslides blocked stretches of roads and several houses were inundated or damaged, while electricity poles were swept away. Towns such as Dzongu, Chungthang, Lachen, and Lachung in the Mangan district known for popular tourist spots like Gurudongmar Lake and Yunthang Valley have now been cut off from the rest of the country. A number of houses were damaged in Geythang and Nampathang.

A relief camp has been set up at Pakshep for the displaced people, as per PTI. The district magistrate had a meeting with other officials to take stock of the situation following the incessant rainfall in and around Mangan District since Wednesday night and instructed them to carry out rescue and relief works. The Mangan district administration has started works with several agencies to expeditiously construct a bridge at Phidang to restore connectivity in the region.

Meanwhile, the Teesta River is in a spate which might affect the residents of low-lying Singtam town. In the Namchi district, the surging water in the Teesta River marooned the Melli stadium.