In North Sikkim, approximately 150 to 200 tourists have found themselves stranded in Chungthang following a series of landslides caused by significant rainfall. District Collector Anant Jain confirmed that the landslides impacted crucial transportation routes linking Gangtok with Lachen, as well as the path from Chungthang to Lachen. As a result, tourists intending to travel to Lachen are currently stuck in Chungthang.

Emergency Shelters Established for Stranded Tourists

Stranded tourists are being accommodated at the ITBP Camp and a Gurudwara in the region. The District Collector reported that travel to Lachen remains obstructed due to blockages at various locations. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and will evaluate the safety of routes as soon as weather conditions improve, potentially allowing movement once the roads are cleared.

Progress in Other Areas as Roads to Lachung Cleared

Meanwhile, the route leading to Lachung has been successfully cleared, and tourists from that area have been safely escorted back to Gangtok. The ongoing heavy rainfall continues to challenge recovery efforts, and authorities are maintaining vigilance as conditions fluctuate.

Recent Weather Events Affect Power Supply in Sikkim

This series of disruptions follows earlier severe weather events this month, which included thunderstorms and hailstorms affecting multiple districts such as Pakyong, Gangtok, and Mangan. These weather conditions led to the tripping of several 66 kV transmission lines, contributing to power outages in affected regions.

Impact on Power Infrastructure

The state Power Department indicated that in Pakyong District, one conductor of the 66 kV Rorathang-Rongli Transmission Line snapped near the Amba vicinity, disrupting power supply to the Rongli and Rhenock areas. Additionally, in Gangtok District, incidents of sparking and loud noises were reported near the Namli area on the 66 kV Marchak-Macleods Transmission Line, affecting electrical supply to Nimtar, Topakhani, and Singtam.

Continuing Challenges in the Region

Furthermore, the 66 kV LLHP-Sichey Transmission Line experienced issues that prevented it from maintaining operational stability during trial charging. The authorities are focused on resolving these energy disruptions while addressing the challenges posed by adverse weather conditions in the region.

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