{
  "id": 9711197,
  "title": "Major landslide strikes Sikkim's Rimbi, several houses damaged",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/major-landslide-strikes-sikkims-rimbi-several-houses-damaged",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T05:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sikkim/major-landslide-strikes-sikkims-rimbi-several-houses-damaged/article71507276.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A major landslide struck Sikkim's Gyalshing district late Thursday night, September 24, 2026, causing extensive damage to several houses in Rimbi village, officials reported on Friday, September 25, 2026. The incident, triggered by continuous heavy rainfall, destroyed or severely damaged multiple residences, including government accommodations, but fortunately, there were no reported fatalities. Sikkim's Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang expressed deep concern over the situation in Rimbi, emphasizing that the safety and well-being of affected residents were the government's utmost priority. He directed local authorities to remain vigilant, closely monitor the situation, and take all necessary measures to ensure resident safety. Tamang appealed to residents to remain vigilant in the face of torrential rain, adhere to authorities' advisories, and support one another during this challenging time. The State government pledged to take all necessary steps to protect the people and address the Rimbi situation, according to the source.",
  "summary": "Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said he had directed local authorities to remain on high alert, closely monitor the situation, and take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of residents",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Watch: Rainfall triggers major landslide in Sikkim's Rimbi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/watch-rainfall-triggers-major-landslide-in-sikkims-rimbi",
        "published": "2026-09-25T03:06:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "Major landslide hits residential area in Sikkim, CM says ‘situation serious’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/major-landslide-hits-residential-area-in-sikkim-cm-says-situation",
        "published": "2026-09-25T05:04:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}