Land sinking towards river, buildings collapsed: Over 300 families evacuated in Sikkim

NEW DELHI: Nearly 300 families were evacuated in Sikkim 's Mangan district after a few buildings collapsed in the border region, PTI reported on Friday. The land in the village is gradually subsiding towards the Teesta River , which has raised concerns and fear among the local residents.

Urging the Indian government for immediate attention, Nim Tshering Lepcha, a victim and a Local Representative of the Naga Village said, "Relocation of the affected people is necessary at the moment as well as the restoration of the border road... It has been 11 months (since glacial lake outburst flood in 2023) and there's no improvement. The Government of India should also take up this matter seriously as this is a border road."

"It does not only concern the general public, but also is a threat of national security," Nim added.

VIDEO | More than 300 families in Naga Village of North Sikkim's Mangan district were evacuated after a few buildings collapsed in the area. The land in the village is sinking towards Teesta River causing fear among villagers.

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