Monday, August 24, 2009

Melli-Jorethang road cut off by landslide


GANGTOK, August 23: The Melli-Jorethang road has been totally washed away by the torrential rains that occurred last night disrupting vehicular movement.
Hundreds of vehicles were stuck on both sides of the landslide that occurred at Bhari Khola.
Commuters had to opt for transhipment to reach to their destinations.
The restoration work was at its speed till the time of filing this report. Local residents said restoration work may take a day to clear the entire debris.