Lingzo Primary School in Namchi District Severely Damaged as Powerful Storm Lashes Rabongla Kewzing
Lingzo Primary School in Namchi District Severely Damaged as Powerful Storm Lashes Rabongla Kewzing
Namchi, July 5: Lingzo Primary School at Rabongla Kewzing in Namchi district has suffered extensive damage after a powerful storm, accompanied by continuous heavy rainfall, swept through the area on Saturday night.
The severe weather caused significant destruction to the school building, damaging portions of its infrastructure and raising serious concerns about the safety of students and staff. Officials from the concerned departments are currently assessing the full extent of the damage.According to initial reports, the storm struck the Rabongla Kewzing belt late on Saturday night, bringing strong winds and relentless rain that battered the school premises for hours. By morning, the damage to the building had become clearly visible, prompting immediate alarm among residents of the area.
Local residents and officials have expressed deep concern over the condition of the school, particularly as the ongoing monsoon season continues to pose additional risks to already weakened structures. With more rainfall expected in the coming weeks, there are worries that any further severe weather could worsen the damage before repairs can be carried out.
The timing of the incident has added to the anxiety of parents and teachers. With the school building compromised, questions are being raised about how and where classes will continue until the structure is declared safe. Authorities are expected to inspect the site shortly and take the necessary steps to ensure the safety of the school community and restore normal functioning at the earliest.
Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far. The storm struck during the night when the school was unoccupied, which likely prevented what could have been a far more serious situation had students and staff been present at the time.
The incident once again highlights the vulnerability of school infrastructure in the hill areas of Sikkim during the monsoon months. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, and unstable weather conditions routinely test buildings across the state between June and September, and rural schools often bear the brunt of such damage.
Education and district authorities are expected to prioritise a structural assessment of the school building before any decision is taken on resuming classes on the premises. Residents of Rabongla Kewzing have urged the administration to act swiftly so that the education of young children in the area is not disrupted for long.
Further details on the extent of the damage, the official assessment report, and the restoration plan are awaited. The Voice Of Sikkim will continue to follow this developing story and bring updates as officials complete their inspection of the site.
(Developing story — updates will follow as authorities complete their assessment.)
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