Archive · 11 Jun 2025
SDM Chungthang Inspects Landslide Site, Reviews Bridge in Lachen
Imagine a big slide of earth called a landslide happened in Zema, and now a bridge is damaged.
SDM Chungthang, who is like the local boss, went to check it out.
The bridge was built by people from the town.
Now, the government group GREF is working to clear the roads and fix the bridge.
They plan to have the bridge open again in about two months.
The SDM asked GREF to help the people who are working on the roads too, by giving them supplies like fuel.
SDM Chungthang inspected the Zema landslide site and reviewed the public-built bridge.
The foot suspension bridge at Zema was built by the Lachen public.
GREF has started road clearance and restoration work at Zema.
GREF plans to reopen the Zema bridge within two months.
SDM Chungthang requested GREF to aid in restoration by providing logistical support.
- Who
- SDM Chungthang, Lachen Dzomsa members, GREF, and the Lachen public.
- What
- SDM Chungthang inspected a landslide site and reviewed a bridge.
- When
- The inspection took place today.
- Where
- Zema, Lachen
- Why
- To assess the damage from a landslide and oversee restoration efforts.
- Location
- Zema, Lachen
- Lead Official
- SDM Chungthang Arun Chettri
- Bridge Type
- Foot suspension bridge
- Bridge Construction
- Public of Lachen under Dzomsa guidance
- Road Clearance
- GREF and private machinery
- GREF Goal
- Reopen the Zema bridge within two months