3,000 tourists stuck as flash floods hit Sikkim’s Pegong, NH10 blocked

Heavy rains and a severe flash flood hit Sikkim, leaving an estimated 3,000 tourists stranded due to the closure of the highways. The Pegong region of North Sikkim has been particularly impacted, leading to the complete closure of National Highway No 10.

Numerous people were reported to be stranded on both sides of the national highway on Friday, according to reports.

The torrential rains have also led to landslides in parts of the state, which further exacerbated the situation. Several areas, including Lachung and Lachen, are currently cut off from the rest of the region. It is believed that 3,000 tourists are stranded in these locations.