Sikkim cut off due to major landslide at NH10

A major landslide, triggered by heavy rains, on the National Highway 10 cut off Sikkim from the rest of the country on Wednesday morning.

The landslide happened at the 29 Mile area in West Bengal.

The NH-10, which is considered the lifeline for the people of Sikkim, is maintained by the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) and the PWD of West Bengal.

Officials at the site said that it will take at least a day or two to clear the debris completely.

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The road can be cleared for one way traffic by evening which is possible if the rain subsides.

Drivers ferrying essential commodities to Sikkim from Siliguri are stuck at the spot.

Travelling on this highway during heavy rains is dangerous as there are many trouble spots along it.

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