GANGTOK: A Bailey Bridge over the Phee Khola at north Sikkim’s Phidang was washed away on Saturday night following heavy rainfall, disrupting road connectivity in the region.According to officials, continuous rain caused the bridge to collapse, cutting off movement between Phidang and Sankalang.Senior officials, including the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Mangan and local panchayat representatives, reached the site to assess the damage.“A detailed inspection is underway,” an official said.The incessant rainfall has also caused significant damage in the Upper Kaw Khola area of Lingee in South Sikkim, officials added.According to an India Meteorological Department (IMD) bulletin, one or two places in Sikkim received heavy to very heavy rainfall, while light to moderate rain was recorded across most parts of the Himalayan state during the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Sunday.Officials said there have been no reports of injuries or fatalities so far.
