The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has demonstrated its unwavering commitment by undertaking the formidable task of restoring connectivity in North Sikkim amidst challenging conditions. Displaying remarkable dedication and efficiency, BRO deployed multiple heavy machines and hundreds of labourers to clear numerous landslides in the Mangan district.
Since June 11, incessant rains have wreaked havoc in North Sikkim. The unprecedented downpours have caused multiple landslides and road breaches on key routes leading to the region, including Dikchu-Sanklang-Toong, Mangan-Sanklang, Singtham-Rangrang, and Rangrang-Toong. This has severed connectivity, leaving approximately 1,200-1,500 tourists stranded in North Sikkim. The situation worsened with the collapse of the newly constructed suspension bridge at Sanklang, the primary connection to North Sikkim and the Dzongu region.
In a swift and coordinated response, BRO has cleared multiple landslides along the Sanklang-Toong road, making it accessible for light vehicles. Similarly, the road stretch between Naga and Lanthakhola on the Mangan-Chungthang road has been cleared and made traffic-worthy. However, significant breaches at traditional slide points continue to pose challenges for Lanthakhola and Rafangkhola. Heavy equipment has been deployed to restore vehicular connectivity across these points as soon as possible. Meanwhile, a log bridge has been constructed to enable foot connectivity across these breached areas.
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BRO’s tireless efforts are focused on rescuing the stranded tourists in North Sikkim at the earliest opportunity. The first batch of 64 stranded tourists, including children, has been successfully evacuated from Chungthang to Mangan. Personnel from Project Swastik have defied the odds of inclement weather, coordinating closely with state authorities to facilitate the road evacuation of tourists.
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