Tourists stuck in Sikkim
The rain has not stopped completely yet. A few places collapsed on Saturday night as well. Tourists are being brought by buses and small cars as several roads have been opened. However, North Sikkim is still difficult to reach by road. Collapse - The army has been sticking to the support of the faithful since the beginning. Tourists stuck in different areas have not only been rescued, but their accommodation and necessary treatment have also been arranged. Sikkim has been hit by heavy rain since Friday morning. A large section of the national highway from Gangtok to North Sikkim has been closed due to the landslide. Most affected. Lachung and Lachen areas of Mangan district of Sikkim. Indian army rescued many tourists who were stuck in Chungkhang in North Sikkim on Sunday morning. Indian Army's Tri-Shakti Corps is working day and night. The number is about 300. Apart from this, there are also vehicles carrying tourists. 238 vehicles are said to be stuck there. According to the Sikkim administration, those tourists are stuck in different parts of Sikkim. But they are safe in home stay and hotel.
300 stranded tourists were rescued with the help of a temporary bridge. They are also being arranged to reach Gangtok. They have been given food, resting place and medicine by the army. The tourists were sent to Gangtok by making a temporary bridge. A tourist fell unconscious during the rescue. He was rushed to the nearest Army Field Hospital. The condition of the tourist is said to be stable. Meanwhile, Mangan District Collector of Sikkim Sem Kumar Chhetri said that once the road is fully opened, tourists with private vehicles will get off. Samrat Sanyal, general manager of Himalayan Hospitality and Tourism Development Network, said, "North Sikkim is all in turmoil. Many roads are closed. So many are still there. But till date 5 routes have been opened for traffic.”
Meanwhile, some areas are affected by rain in the plains. Kaljani and Dima rivers swelled due to heavy rains. At least 5,000 residents are trapped in the waters of these two rivers passing by the city of Alipurduar. The sluice gates have been closed due to rising water in the rivers.