Heavy rains trigger major landslide on NH-10 connecting Gangtok with Siliguri, traffic diverted

West Bengal and Sikkim have been witnessing heavy to very heavy rainfall for the past few days.

New Delhi: Heavy rains on Sunday (July 11, 2021) morning triggered a major landslide on the National Highway-10 which connects Gangtok (Sikkim) with Siliguri (West Bengal). The landslide hit the 29th mile on the NH-10 following which the road was blocked and traffic movement was affected.  As per the latest reports, the clearing process is underway. Meanwhile, small vehicles towards Siliguri are being diverted via Peshok Road from Teesta. Major landslide hit 29th mile on the NH 10 connecting Gangtok with Siliguri this morning. Road has been blocked, clearing process may take around 2 -3 hrs. Small vehicles towards Siliguri is being diverted via Peshok Road from Teesta. #landslide pic.twitter.com/AaFCszfH6X