Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Landslide Disrupts Sikkim Railway Project Due to Heavy Rainfall
Heavy rain caused a landslide near a railway construction site in Sikkim.
The landslide damaged part of a tunnel that is being built, but no one was hurt.
The construction company is cleaning up the mess and making sure everything is safe.
Experts say more rain is coming, which could cause more problems like flooding and landslides.
The railway is designed to connect Sikkim to India's railway network.
Landslide occurred near Rabijhora, affecting the Sevoke-Rangpo railway route.
The incident damaged the external wall of tunnel 7's adit portal.
No casualties, injuries, or loss of machinery were reported.
Authorities are clearing debris and securing the site.
Weather experts warn of continued rainfall and potential hazards.
- Who
- Ircon International Limited, a government undertaking.
- What
- A landslide damaged part of the Sevoke-Rangpo railway route in Sikkim.
- When
- Tuesday morning
- Where
- Near Rabijhora, Sikkim, along the Sevoke-Rangpo railway route.
- Why
- Triggered by heavy rainfall.
- Affected Project
- Sevoke-Rangpo railway route
- Location
- Rabijhora, Sikkim
- Damage
- Collapse of adit portal of tunnel 7
- Cause
- Heavy rainfall
- Railway route length
- 45km
Sources
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