Bailey bridge washed away, road connectivity hit in North Sikkim

A key bridge in north Sikkim’s Dzongu was washed away due to heavy overnight rainfall, disrupting road connectivity in the region, officials said on Sunday. Movement on the Phidang to Sankalang stretch was affected, after the bailey bridge over Phee Khola was washed away on Saturday night following incessant rain, they said. Senior officials, including the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) of Mangan and local panchayat representatives have reached the site to assess the extent of damage.

#WATCH | A Bailey Bridge over Phee Khola at Phidang in Dzongu, North Sikkim, was completely washed away on Saturday night following heavy rainfall, cutting off the Phidang–Sankalang route. The incident has disrupted road connectivity in the area.

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Officials said no casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. However, the loss of the bridge has brought vehicular movement to a complete halt, leaving several villages temporarily isolated from the rest of the district.The incident poses particular challenges for the indigenous Lepcha communities residing in Dzongu, an area recognised for its ecological significance and cultural heritage. With the bridge destroyed, residents now face difficulties in accessing medical assistance and transporting daily necessities.
Authorities have advised residents and travellers to avoid unnecessary travel through vulnerable stretches and follow official weather and traffic advisories. An IMD bulletin said heavy to very heavy rainfall lashed one or two places in Sikkim, while light to moderate rainfall occurred in most parts of the Himalayan state in the past 24 hours till 8.30 am on Sunday. However, there have been no reports of any injury or fatality so far, the official added.