Heavy Rains Cause Massive Landslide On NH-10 In Sikkim; Road Blocked, Several Vehicles Stranded

Sikkim Landslide: Heavy rains caused a massive landslide on NH-10 in Sikkim. The Singtom-Rangpo road near Bardang has been completely blocked. Due to debris on the road, vehicular traffic on this route has been completely halted.

Upon receiving information about the landslide, administration teams arrived at the scene. Efforts are underway to clear the debris to reopen the road as soon as possible. JCBs and other machinery are being used to clear the road.

According to IMD, eastern India is expected to remain under the influence of the active monsoon, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall forecast over West Bengal and Sikkim, while Bihar, Odisha and Jharkhand are likely to receive heavy to very heavy showers.

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Meanwhile, the Shri Mata Vaihno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has temporarily suspended the Vaishno Devi Yatra following an inclement weather warning issued by the Indian Meteorological Department. As per the official update released by the Shrine Board, the decision has been taken as a precautionary step ensuring the safety and well-being of the pilgrims.

The authorities advised the devotees to remain patient and follow the information provided in the official notifications of the shrine. The authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, and the yatra will begin once conditions are considered safe.

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Earlier, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir also announced that the Shri Amarnath Yatra will remain temporarily suspended from July 19 due to the IMD's forecast of adverse weather.