1 year ago
Landslide Damage Assessed in Sikkim's Cut-Off Lachen
Imagine a town called Lachen in the mountains that got cut off because of big mudslides blocking the roads.
It has been almost three weeks since people could go in or out!
Now, some officials went to Lachen to see how bad the damage is.
They checked houses and places where landslides could happen again and made sure there was enough food and medicine.
The heavy rain also made a river get bigger and washed away some land.
The government is trying to fix the roads, but more rain is expected soon, which is making it difficult.
Lachen, Sikkim, remains cut off after landslides caused road closures on May 30.
An administrative team assessed damage in Lachen, inspecting houses and potential landslide spots.
The team checked food and medicine supplies in Lachen.
Heavy rainfall caused the Teesta River to swell, eroding its banks in Melli.
Repair and restoration work is underway, but heavy rainfall is hampering progress, with more rain forecast.
- Who
- An administrative team, the chief of Lachen dzumsa, representatives of various departments, and state minister Bhoj Raj Rai.
- What
- Assessment of damage and impact of landslides and heavy rainfall in Sikkim.
- Where
- Lachen, Sikkim, and the Melli region of Sikkim.
- When
- The area has been cut off for nearly 20 days, with the administrative team visiting on Thursday.
- Why
- To assess damage, check supplies, and monitor the situation due to landslides and heavy rainfall, including restoration and protection work.
Hotel Owners
Local Administration
Road Restoration
Hotel Owners
Hopeful for restoration of road connectivity
Local Administration
N/A
Key facts
- Affected Area
- Lachen, Sikkim
- Road Closure Start Date
- May 30
- Cause of Closure
- Landslides
- River Affected
- Teesta
- Rainfall Forecast
- Heavy to very heavy (70 mm to 200 mm) in the next 2-3 days
- Focus
- Damage Assessment & Repair




