Landslides block several roads in South Sikkim district

The road from Namchi to Phongla, Namchi to Melli and Namchi to Sumbuk were blocked due to landslides, as were the roads from Phongla to Bermiok and Phongla to Mamring.

The road from Melli to Phongla and Melli to Sadam is also blocked while last night's downpour also affected road connectivity from Yangang to Ravangla, Yangang to Singtam and Yangang to Lingmoo.

Road restoration work is being carried out at all the places, they said, adding that two kutcha houses were damaged at Mellidara and Tinik Chisopani while a permanent house was partially damaged in mudslide triggered by rains.