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Sikkim Puts Yangang on High Alert After Major Landslide

Officials say the slide poses no immediate threat to the Bhaleydhunga Skywalk, with evacuation plans ready as teams monitor terrain and river flow.

Overview

  • Heavy monsoon rain triggered a major landslide near Bhaley Dhunga in Yangang at about 1 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, according to government statements.
  • Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang ordered all departments to remain on high alert and to carry out continuous assessment and relief measures.
  • A joint field team led by MLA Raj Kumari Thapa found the slide on the opposite hillside, separated by a natural cliff and valley, and reported no direct threat to the Bhaleydhunga Skywalk.
  • Assessors said the landslide temporarily blocked the Bhaley Khola but the river cleared naturally, and officials have prepared contingency evacuation arrangements to move Mazua Busty residents to Culture Park, Yangang if needed.
  • State agencies continue active, multi-department monitoring of slopes and water flow and have urged residents to follow verified government advisories and avoid vulnerable areas to reduce risk.