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In Sikkim, the Nathula border trade route, which was closed since last week following severe landslides, has now re-opened for vehicular traffic.
The route is used by the tourists and traders to reach Indo- China Border. Continuous rain across Sikkim in the last few days also affected the National Highway 31-A, the only route connecting the state to the rest of the country.
The Border Road Organisation said that landslides occurred at five places between Singtam and Melli about 65 kilometers away from Gangtok.
Our correspondent reports that the Border Road organization which maintains the National Highway 31 -A including other roads to access remote north Sikkim on road condition opined that the tough terrain including weather condition of sikkim does not gives sufficient required time to maintain and restoration works of roads .
The BRO officials have also suggested a one kilometer tunnel at most problematic spot at 17th Mile on Gangtok- Nathula road as a permanent solution.
Though the landslides in Sikkim during rainy season are normal feature, the last year earthquake have affected also the state soils making it more soft and loosen that is the reason why the frequency of landslides in state have been increased.
The route is used by the tourists and traders to reach Indo- China Border. Continuous rain across Sikkim in the last few days also affected the National Highway 31-A, the only route connecting the state to the rest of the country.
The Border Road Organisation said that landslides occurred at five places between Singtam and Melli about 65 kilometers away from Gangtok.
Our correspondent reports that the Border Road organization which maintains the National Highway 31 -A including other roads to access remote north Sikkim on road condition opined that the tough terrain including weather condition of sikkim does not gives sufficient required time to maintain and restoration works of roads .
The BRO officials have also suggested a one kilometer tunnel at most problematic spot at 17th Mile on Gangtok- Nathula road as a permanent solution.
Though the landslides in Sikkim during rainy season are normal feature, the last year earthquake have affected also the state soils making it more soft and loosen that is the reason why the frequency of landslides in state have been increased.
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