At least five killed in South Sikkim landslides
The landslides, triggered by heavy rains, have cut-off a vast area from rest of the state.
According to reports, a landslide hit a house at upper Gurpisey, killing three persons of a family. There bodies remained buried under debris before being recovered by a rescue party.
Two injured have been admitted to Namchi hospital.
In the second incident that took place within an hour, a woman and her daughter were killed after their house was destroyed by a landslide at Kateng Namphok area.
The Government has sent relief parties to the affected areas.
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