Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Flooding, Landslides Disrupt Traffic to Sikkim
Heavy rains caused the Teesta River to overflow, flooding NH-10, a major road.
This, along with landslides at Bardang and Tarkhola, blocked roads and disrupted travel to Sikkim, Darjeeling, and Kalimpong.
Roads are closed and travelers are told to find other routes.
Swollen Teesta River submerged NH-10, impacting traffic.
Landslide at Bardang blocked NH-10 between Singtam and Rangpo.
Traffic between Sevoke and Rangpo was disrupted by a landslide in Tarkhola.
Multiple landslides were reported across the region.
Authorities advised travelers to use alternative routes.
- Who
- Travelers
- What
- Swollen Teesta River submerged NH-10 and landslides blocked several roads, affecting traffic.
- When
- Tuesday (reported)
- Where
- Sikkim, Darjeeling, Kalimpong and surrounding areas
- Why
- Heavy rainfall
- Affected Route
- NH-10
- Location of Landslide
- Bardang, Tarkhola, Singtam-Dikchu Road, Phongla and Dalpachand
- Impacted Regions
- Sikkim, Darjeeling, Kalimpong
- Cause
- Heavy Rainfall
- Advisory
- Use alternative routes
Sources
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Swollen Teesta submerges NH-10, traffic to Sikkim, Darjeeling, Kalimpong affected