Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Tuesday expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he spoke with him to take stock of the situation caused by heavy rainfall and floods in the region and assured full help and support from the Centre.
According to the flood reports of Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), so far 6 people died in flood and 5 others lost their lives in landslides in the state.
With the monsoon season approaching, heavy rainfall in the region may lead to landslides and road blockages, particularly on routes leading to remote tourist destinations
Expressing concern for the people affected by the floods, Nadda wrote on X, "Deeply concerned for the people affected by the continuous heavy rainfall in parts of the Northeastern states. I have directed BJP state units and Karyakartas to provide all possible assistance in accordance with
Three army personnel died and six others went missing after a landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall, struck the Indian Army military camp at Chaten in Lachen town in Sikkim on Sunday evening.
Authorities have recovered three bodies including those of combatants after a landslide struck the Chatten area of North Sikkim on Sunday evening, said an official release of the army.
The Tourism and Civil Aviation Department of Sikkim announced on Monday that the Chungthang-Phidang road in Mangan District has been restored, allowing for the safe evacuation of stranded tourists to commence.
In view of torrential rainfall triggering landslides, mudflows, and rockfalls across Aizawl district of Mizoram, authorities have ordered closure of all schools in the district on Monday, June 2, for student safety.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted a critical Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operation early this morning, rescuing 14 individuals stranded in the flooded Bomjir River in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Dibang Valley.
Atleast 10 people have died in Assam due to drowning, with two more people, including a child drowning in Assam's Cachar and Sribhumi district on Sunday.
"Assam already witnessing intense rain in Silchar (42 cm), Karimganj (35 cm), Hailakandi (30 cm) and in nearby areas. People in low-lying and riverbank areas are advised to stay alert and follow local advisories. Stay safe, stay prepared," CM Sarma posted on X.