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Landslide damages houses in Sikkim’s Rimbi

Source: The Hindu · 25 Sep 2026, 05:54 UTC
Landslide damages houses in Sikkim’s Rimbi
Image: The Hindu · original report

A major landslide struck Rimbi in Sikkim and damaged several houses, according to the supplied report. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang directed local authorities to remain on high alert, monitor conditions closely and take measures to protect residents.

A major landslide has struck Rimbi in Sikkim, damaging several houses, according to The Hindu. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said he had directed local authorities to remain on high alert following the incident. He also instructed officials to closely monitor the situation.

Tamang ordered authorities to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of residents. The supplied material does not say whether anyone was injured, displaced or trapped after the landslide. It provides no details about the number of houses damaged, the extent of the destruction or whether roads and other infrastructure were affected.

The timing of the landslide is also not specified beyond its identification as a major incident in Rimbi. The chief minister’s directions indicate that officials were being asked to maintain heightened vigilance and respond to risks facing residents. However, the source does not describe any evacuation, rescue operation or relief measures.

No explanation for the landslide is provided in the supplied material, and there is no information about weather conditions or additional hazards in the area. Further details about the situation remain unavailable.

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