New Delhi: Of the 140 people who went missing during the Sikkim floods, 56 people have been found alive. The search is on. The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) said that more than 80 people are yet to be found. Meanwhile, 29 more bodies were recovered from the banks of the Teesta river. With this, the death toll has reached 73.
56 people were rescued by ropeway at Chungthang in North Sikkim. Rescue operations are ongoing in many areas. With stranded tourists at Chungthang, La Chung and Lachen
Communicating. Many stranded people were able to speak with their families. More than 3,000 tourists, including Malayalis, are stranded. The authorities stated that the bad weather is affecting the rescue operation. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Kumar Mishra along with Chief Minister Prem Singh held discussions to assess the flood disaster. Meanwhile, an inquiry has been announced into the collapse of the Tamang Chungtang Dam.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed a special team to visit the disaster-hit areas and assess the damage. Due to damaged roads and bridges and adverse weather conditions, the areas are isolated and the rescue operation cannot be coordinated. North Sikkim is almost isolated.
Flash floods and cloudbursts affected more than 25,000 people. About 1,200 houses and 13 bridges were destroyed. Thousands of flood-affected people have been displaced. The Sikkim government said 1,173 houses were severely damaged and 2,413 people were rescued. 6,875 people were displaced. Many sought shelter in relief camps. 44.8 crores had been sanctioned by the Center in advance to the state.
2023-10-08 18:30:00
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