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NH10 shut down as heavy rains hit north Bengal triggering fresh landslides
The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rains in some areas in the hills of north Bengal and Sikkim over the next five days
![everal landslides were reported in Sikkim earlier this month too when the area was battered by heavy rains. (File Photo) everal landslides were reported in Sikkim earlier this month too when the area was battered by heavy rains. (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/29/148x111/everal-landslides-were-reported-in-Sikkim-earlier-_1719668123495_1719672432321.jpg)
70 feet in 72 hours: Indian Army builds bailey bridge in Sikkim after landslide
PRO Defence also credited Border Roads Organisation and local administration in their efforts to restore connectivity in the flood-stricken Sikkim
![Incessant rains in North Sikkim have caused multiple landslides and breaches affecting the road connectivity in the area. (PTI) Incessant rains in North Sikkim have caused multiple landslides and breaches affecting the road connectivity in the area. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/27/148x111/The-section-of-a-road-damaged-due-to-landslides-tr_1718551005766_1719496656490.jpg)
‘Not for me’: Bhaichung Bhutia gives up electoral politics after losing 4 polls
Tuesday’s announcement came after Bhaichung Bhutia’s fourth electoral defeat in West Bengal and Sikkim
![Bhaichung Bhutia contested his first Lok Sabha election in 2014 on a TMC ticket from the Darjeeling constituency (X/iimunofficial) Bhaichung Bhutia contested his first Lok Sabha election in 2014 on a TMC ticket from the Darjeeling constituency (X/iimunofficial)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/25/150x84/Bhaichung-Bhutia-contested-his-first-Lok-Sabha-ele_1719332859221.jpg)
Sikkim landslides: 9 killed, over 1,200 tourists rescued | Top updates
Since June 13, landslides in North Sikkim and South Sikkim have claimed the lives of at least nine people.
![Damaged structures after a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall, in North Sikkim. (PTI)(PTI) Damaged structures after a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall, in North Sikkim. (PTI)(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/19/148x111/PTI06-15-2024-000173A-0_1718767114640_1718767145683.jpg)
50 tourists rescued from Lachung after Sikkim landslide, moved to Mangan
The rescue operation began after the BRO restored connectivity between Chungthang and Mangan via the recently built bridge at Toong over the Teesta river.
![Incessant rains since June 12 wreaked havoc in Mangan, causing multiple landslides, and severing connectivity to most parts of the district. (Twitter/ video screengrab) Incessant rains since June 12 wreaked havoc in Mangan, causing multiple landslides, and severing connectivity to most parts of the district. (Twitter/ video screengrab)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/17/148x111/Massive-landslides-triggered-by-incessant-rainfall_1718452941702_1718632667223.png)