Heavy Rainfall Triggers Landslides, Blocks Geyzing-Legship Road In Sikkim

Heavy rainfall in Geyzing, Sikkim, has led to landslides that blocked the Geyzing-Legship road, causing significant disruptions. The India Meteorological Department reported 95.2 mm of rain in the past 24 hours, prompting the District Magistrate to issue a landslide alert. This event underscores the vulnerability of infrastructure in the region to extreme weather, highlighting the need for better disaster preparedness and response mechanisms. The blockage is likely to impact local transportation and emergency services until it's cleared.