New Delhi: Heavy rainfall and a cloudburst that occurred on the night of May 30-31 have caused massive destruction in North Sikkim. Due to the intense downpour, the water level of the Teesta River rose by 35 to 40 feet, severely damaging key roads and bridges in the region. As a result, connectivity on the … Read more
New Delhi: In a horrific accident, a vehicle carrying 11 tourists fell into the Teesta river in North Sikkim’s Mangan district. According to reports, the accident has killed one person and injured two while eight others are missing. The accident reportedly occurred on the night of May 29 when the vehicle was going from Lachen … Read more
Gangtok: Around 1,000 tourists were stranded in picturesque North Sikkim following landslides in the Himalayan state which is also witnessing heavy rain, police said. Around 200 tourist vehicles were stranded at Chungthang on Thursday and the occupants are staying in a Gurudwara there, they said. Chungthang is nearly 100 km from the state capital Gangtok. … Read more