Archive · 10 Aug 2025
NH-10 Road Collapse Disrupts Sikkim Link; Railway Project Hit
A major road connecting Siliguri and Sikkim has partly collapsed because the river next to it is eating away at the land.
This makes it dangerous for people to travel.
This issue is compounded by the Sevoke-Rangpo railway project that has also been affected by landslides.
Officials are working to fix the road, but the situation is difficult because of the ongoing rainy season.
Another incident involved a slope failure near a railway tunnel but fortunately, no one was hurt.
NH-10, linking Siliguri and Sikkim, caved in at Ganesh Jhora.
The collapse is due to erosion of the Teesta river's right bank.
Commuters face risks on the narrow remaining road section.
The Sevoke-Rangpo railway project is also impacted by landslides.
A slope failure occurred near Tunnel No. 7 on August 5, with no reported injuries.
- Who
- Commuters, drivers, and NHIDCL officials are affected.
- What
- Collapse of NH-10 due to river erosion and landslides, impacting travel.
- When
- The road caved in early Saturday, August 5th.
- Where
- Ganesh Jhora area, NH-10, linking Siliguri and Sikkim.
- Why
- Continuous erosion of the Teesta river's right bank and heavy rain.
- Affected Road
- NH-10
- Location of Collapse
- Ganesh Jhora area
- Cause
- Teesta river erosion
- Railway Project
- Sevoke-Rangpo
- Tunnel Affected
- Tunnel No. 7
Sources
NH10 reopens after 5 days, briefly shut again by fresh landslide in Kalimpong - Telegraph India
Fresh landslide triggers closure of NH-10 again after brief reopening
Sikkim rail link wall collapse spurs calls for scientific review of Rs 12,500 crore project
