Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Sikkim Landslide Claims Panchayat Leader; Teesta Swells
Heavy rains triggered a landslide in Sikkim, resulting in the death of a local leader.
Simultaneously, in West Bengal, the Teesta River overflowed, causing major flooding and displacing thousands of people.
Many homes were submerged, and residents are facing difficulties, including food shortages.
Officials are releasing water from a barrage, and a red alert has been issued due to the rising water levels and continued rainfall.
The government is providing assistance.
A landslide in Sikkim claimed the life of Rajen Gurung, a gram panchayat pradhan.
The landslide occurred in Upper Sardong, Lama Gaon ward.
The Teesta River in West Bengal flooded, inundating thousands of homes.
Around 25,000 people are estimated to be affected by the flooding in Jalpaiguri.
A red alert has been issued in West Bengal due to rising water levels.
- Who
- Rajen Gurung and residents of Jalpaiguri district
- What
- Landslides and severe flooding
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Sikkim and Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal
- Why
- Incessant heavy rainfall
- Event
- Landslide and Flooding
- Location
- Sikkim and Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal
- Fatalities
- One, Rajen Gurung
- Affected Areas in Jalpaiguri
- Sahebbari, Paschim Dalaigram, Kerani Para, Master Para, Sango Para
- River
- Teesta
- Rainfall (24 hours)
- Up to 161mm in Malbazar
- Alert Level
- Red alert in West Bengal