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Governor Om Prakash Mathur's visit to the Indreni Bridge reflects growing concerns over safety due to rising water levels in Singtam. His engagement with local officials and residents was aimed at addressing immediate infrastructural challenges. Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's support amidst the crisis. The region is grappling with landslides, and ongoing rains declared a disaster have led to significant disruptions and loss.

Key Points: Governor Mathur Reviews Indreni Bridge amid Rising Singtam Waters

  • Governor Mathur inspects Indreni Bridge amid rising water
  • Discussions held with Singtam officials and locals
  • Sikkim CM Tamang thanks PM Modi for support
  • Rainfall and landslides declared a disaster in Sikkim
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Sikkim Governor Mathur reviews Indreni Bridge amid rising water levels in Singtam

Sikkim Governor Mathur inspects Indreni Bridge as Singtam sees rising water risks.

"Our state administration remains fully committed to managing the situation. - Sikkim CM"

Gangtok, June 3

In response to the increasing water levels in the Singtam area, the Governor of Sikkim, Om Prakash Mathur, conducted an on-site inspection of the Indreni Bridge on Tuesday.

The visit comes amid growing concerns over the safety of local infrastructure and residents as water levels in the region continue to rise.

Governor Mathur was accompanied by officials from various concerned departments and held detailed discussions with members of the Singtam Nagar Panchayat. He also interacted with local residents to understand their concerns and assess the ground reality.

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Tuesday expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who spoke with him to take stock of the situation caused by heavy rainfall and floods in the region and assured full help and support from the Centre.

In a post on social media platform X, Chief Minister Tamang wrote, "Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, On behalf of the people of Sikkim, I extend my heartiest gratitude for your kind concern and support regarding the landslide and flood situation in the state. Our state administration remains fully committed to managing the situation and providing all necessary assistance to those affected. Thank you once again for your kind concern, Sir."

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, and Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla to take stock of the situation caused by heavy rainfall and floods in the northeastern region. PM Modi assured full help and support from the Centre.

In Sikkim, the state government has officially declared the damage caused by continuous rainfall in Mangan district since May 28 as a "disaster" under Section 22(2)(b) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

Three army personnel died and six others went missing after a landslide triggered by heavy rain struck an Indian Army camp at Chaten in Lachen town on Sunday evening.

Incessant rainfall and a cloudburst in northern Sikkim on the night of May 30-31 triggered widespread devastation, severely damaging critical roads and bridges. The River Teesta surged by 35-40 feet, snapping regional connectivity.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Good to see Governor Mathur taking prompt action! Sikkim's infrastructure is fragile due to the hilly terrain. Hope the Centre's support reaches quickly to our brothers and sisters there. 🙏 The loss of army personnel is heartbreaking - they're always first responders in such crises.
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the quick response, why do we always wait for disasters to happen before inspecting bridges? Regular maintenance of Himalayan infrastructure should be non-negotiable. The Teesta river is unpredictable - we need better long-term planning.
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Arjun S.
PM Modi's concern for Northeast states is visible. But we must question why Sikkim's disaster management wasn't better prepared despite weather warnings. My cousin in Gangtok says locals had been warning about weak bridges for months! 😟
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Sunita T.
Heart goes out to those affected. The Northeast faces such challenges every monsoon. We urban Indians don't realize how tough life can be in border states. Salute to our jawans who lost lives while serving in such difficult conditions. Jai Hind!
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Vikram J.
This shows how climate change is hitting us hard. Sikkim is ecologically sensitive - we need infrastructure that works with nature, not against it. Maybe time to consult Swiss engineers who deal with similar alpine conditions? Just a thought...
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Neha P.
The Teesta river affects both India and Bangladesh downstream. Hope our government is coordinating with Dhaka too on flood management. Disaster doesn't recognize borders! Good to see CM Tamang and Governor working together despite political differences.

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