![The 150-foot suspension bridge, being constructed by engineers of Indian Army, being given final touches under a fast flowing river. The 150-foot suspension bridge, being constructed by engineers of Indian Army, being given final touches under a fast flowing river.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsikkim-floods-2-1jpg_1719228026645.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 24, 2024, 04:20 AM - 2 mins read
Engineers from the Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army undertook the rapid construction effort amid challenging conditions to restore crucial connectivity severed by incessant rains, the force announced.
Read more![Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs a high-level meeting to review flood preparedness in the country. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs a high-level meeting to review flood preparedness in the country.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Famit-shah-5jpg_1719225775450.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 24, 2024, 03:42 AM - 3 mins read
Frequent flooding of the Brahmaputra River poses significant challenges for Assam and the northeastern region, causing casualties and extensive land inundation annually.
Read more![BRO personnel rescue stranded tourists after landslides, in North Sikkim. BRO personnel rescue stranded tourists after landslides, in North Sikkim.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsikkim-brpjpg_1718808341071.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 19, 2024, 07:34 AM - 2 mins read
Over the last three days, a total of 1,447 stranded tourists have been successfully evacuated. On Tuesday alone, 1,225 tourists were rescued, followed by 64 on Monday.
Read more![A section of a road damaged due to a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall, in Sikkim. A section of a road damaged due to a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall, in Sikkim.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsikkim-3jpg_1718617809039.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 17, 2024, 02:50 AM - 1 min read
Nine tourists have been evacuated so far, led by District Magistrate Hem Kumar Chettri and officials from Tourism, Civil Aviation, and Forest Departments, along with the Travel Agent Association of Sikkim (TAAS).
Read more![Section of a road damaged due to landslides triggered by incessant rainfall, at Mangan in North Sikkim. Section of a road damaged due to landslides triggered by incessant rainfall, at Mangan in North Sikkim.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsikkim-floods-2jpg_1718435249729.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 15, 2024, 12:07 AM - 2 mins read
The severe weather, which began on Thursday, has caused extensive damage to roads and bridges, leaving many areas inaccessible and tourists marooned.
Read more![A stretch of road connecting Sikkim with the rest of India washed away due to landslides triggered by incessant rainfall. A stretch of road connecting Sikkim with the rest of India washed away due to landslides triggered by incessant rainfall.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsikkim-landsidejpg_1718359247228.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 14, 2024, 03:00 AM - 2 mins read
The lifeline connecting North Sikkim to Kalimpong in West Bengal, National Highway 10, has been completely cut off due to landslides.
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