Press Release
Press release from 72nd Battalion SSB ,Yuksam
Information & Public Relations Department
Gyalshing,July 11:
Due to continuous heavy rainfall, that occured last night there is a serious risk arising from landslides between the Chouri Basti border outpost and Dhoban on the foot track. Landslides have occurred due to continuous heavy rainfall on the route from Chouri Basti of the Chouri border post of the 72nd Battalion of the Armed Border Force to Dhoban, New Patal to Yuksam, which is extremely important for the regular patrols of tourists and soldiers, as well as for the movement of local villagers. This situation poses a serious risk for both the soldiers of the 72nd Battalion of the Armed Border Force and local citizens, adversely affecting the stability of the path. Considering the potential dangers of the landslide-affected area, the general public has been advised regarding movement in this area. The district administration has been informed about the landslide-affected area, and a unified relief operation plan is being organised.
In addition, the wooden bridge located on the track connecting the border post Dhoban to Samvay Nayapatal under Nambu-Sindrabung GPU was completely destroyed around 09:00pm due to strong water flow in the Sakim Dhoban Khola river. This damage has completely affected traffic on the said route, disrupting communication. The DDMA and local administration have been informed about this and requested to reconstruct the bridge and restore communication as soon as possible. Soldiers are using an alternative route, and the battalion headquarters is closely monitoring the situation.
The 72nd Battalion SSB Yuksum is advising local villagers and travelers to refrain from using the foot track from border post Chouri to border post Dhoban. All citizens are requested to avoid passing through this area.
In case of any emergency, please contact the nearest 72nd Battalion SSB border post or local administration.
Due to continuous heavy rainfall, that occured last night there is a serious risk arising from landslides between the Chouri Basti border outpost and Dhoban on the foot track. Landslides have occurred due to continuous heavy rainfall on the route from Chouri Basti of the Chouri border post of the 72nd Battalion of the Armed Border Force to Dhoban, New Patal to Yuksam, which is extremely important for the regular patrols of tourists and soldiers, as well as for the movement of local villagers. This situation poses a serious risk for both the soldiers of the 72nd Battalion of the Armed Border Force and local citizens, adversely affecting the stability of the path. Considering the potential dangers of the landslide-affected area, the general public has been advised regarding movement in this area. The district administration has been informed about the landslide-affected area, and a unified relief operation plan is being organised.
In addition, the wooden bridge located on the track connecting the border post Dhoban to Samvay Nayapatal under Nambu-Sindrabung GPU was completely destroyed around 09:00pm due to strong water flow in the Sakim Dhoban Khola river. This damage has completely affected traffic on the said route, disrupting communication. The DDMA and local administration have been informed about this and requested to reconstruct the bridge and restore communication as soon as possible. Soldiers are using an alternative route, and the battalion headquarters is closely monitoring the situation.
The 72nd Battalion SSB Yuksum is advising local villagers and travelers to refrain from using the foot track from border post Chouri to border post Dhoban. All citizens are requested to avoid passing through this area.
In case of any emergency, please contact the nearest 72nd Battalion SSB border post or local administration.