Sikkim Village May Be Declared 'Uninhabitable' After Series Of Landslides
The Sikkim state government is considering declaring Rimbi village uninhabitable following severe landslides and flash floods caused by intense monsoon rains. Authorities are relocating residents to relief camps and planning a geological survey to assess the long-term safety of the area.
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The state government is considering declaring Rimbi village in West Sikkim 'uninhabitable' after a series of landslides. As a result, residents of the village may have to be moved to a safer location.At least 32 houses and 4 government quarters have been damaged in the landslides and flash floods triggered by intense monsoon rainfall.The situation first emerged on August 13, when two houses were affected. A major spell of rainfall the following day caused extensive damage, affecting around 30 more houses. Several small, wooden and semi-pucca structures have been completely damaged, with household belongings also lost.Sikkim Disaster Relief Commissioner Rinzing Chewang, who surveyed the affected village on September 25, said, "Rimbi may be uninhabitable after the recurring landslide from Singlitam. We have shifted affected residents to the Gram Prasasan Kendra, with 107 people currently accommodated at the relief camp.
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