Due to
sudden change in weather, high reaches of North Sikkim along Lachen and Lachung
valley experienced season’s first snowfall much before the onset of winters.
Multiple landslides and unprecedented snowfall over the last a few days caused
disruption of socio-economic activities and posing a challenge to all road
users, a press release informs.
Sensing
gravity of situation, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) mobilized their heavy
machinery and manpower to clear strategic roads in North Sikkim.
“Brave
workers of BRO through their unfettered resilience and resolute resolve have
remained committed to keep the roads open to ensure that movement of men and
material does not suffer. Freezing temperatures, insufficient oxygen, high
winds and blizzards etc could not deter the will and determination of BRO
workers, who despite all odds, ensured unhindered movement vehicles in North
Sikkim,” the release mentions.
