Joint visit to landslide-hit areas in Daramdin area in Sikkim

In the wake of recent monsoon-triggered landslides across the Daramdin constituency, a joint field visit was conducted yesterday by officials from the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA), District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Soreng, and the Land Revenue & Disaster Management Department (LR&DMD).

The team was led by SSDMA special secretary-cum-director Prabhakar Rai, accompanied by additional director Rajiv Roka. The objective of the visit was to assess the extent of the damage, identify high-risk areas, and plan immediate and long-term restoration measures.

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At Box Cutting Dara, officials observed severe landslide damage that disrupted road connectivity and posed serious safety concerns.

In Lungyam Lower Dara and Salangdang School, the team assessed structural damage to the school buildings. NTPC officials present during the visit assured their support for restoration work under their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. Road damage in the area was also noted.

In Siktam (Lower and Upper), landslides had caused road blockages and displacement of local residents. Discussions were held on preventive strategies to mitigate further slope failures.

In Lower Tikpur and surrounding areas, the team reviewed road damage and discussed possible repair and mitigation strategies with implementing agencies.

The visit underscored the urgency of coordinated response efforts and the need for enhanced disaster preparedness in the region. The team also made several key recommendations to guide the restoration process in the coming days.