Recurring landslides threaten to render West Sikkim village uninhabitable

Gangtok, recurring landslides in August may have made Rimbi village in West Sikkim uninhabitable, a disaster relief official says. A big landslide last night in the Singlitam-Rimbi region of Gyalshing district swept away over 30 homes, leaving families homeless. Rinzing Chewang, the disaster relief commissioner, said Rimbi could become uninhabitable due to continuous landslides originating from Singlitam.

The families have been moved to a relief camp housing 107 people. Nine houses in Singlitam have also been evacuated. A geological survey will be carried out after the monsoon to determine the cause of the landslide. The local administration has relocated families for safety due to the ongoing risk of landslides and flash floods.

Those who lost their houses will be given ₹1.3 lakh each. Under the Sikkim Housing Scheme, families who lost their land will receive new land and a house, while those who still possess land will be assisted in building new homes. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has expressed worry over the Rimbi situation, emphasizing the government's top priority is the safety and well-being of the affected residents.

He directed authorities to remain vigilant and take all necessary steps to ensure the residents' safety. The article, generated from an automated news agency feed, did not involve any manual editing of the text.