Landslide halted NH31A

17.7.12 Posted by Mukesh sharma

MUKESH SHARMA

Kalimpong, June 16
Due to the continues rainfall in Kalimpong, news of landslides at various places have been reported. The lifeline of the Sikkim and Kalimpong NH31A today for the second time halted for hours because of the morning landslides at Labarbotey which lies in Melli police post under Kalimpong Sub-Division. The road was cleared after 1 ½ hour owing to the efforts of the GREF personal. Likewise the landslide at Suntalay under the Rambi police jurisdiction near halted the highway for 4 hours which resulted severe harassment for the highway commuters. As per the Meteorological Department, 110 mm of rainfall was recorded from Sunday night to Monday morning and they also have informed that the rainfall can be continued for another 48 hours in Darjeeling.


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