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Sikkim flood situation: Army, BRO complete second Bailey bridge at Mangan
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"Due to the width of the river at the crossing site and an island having formed, the decision was taken to launch two bridges. The first bridge was completed on 22 Oct. Working round the clock, the second bridge was completed on 26 Oct 23. The two bridges were inaugurated by Pintso Lepcha, M
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Sikkim flood situation: Indian Army, BRO continue efforts to reconnect Nor
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
After the flash flood caused large-scale destruction in Sikkim, troops of the Indian Army, along with BRO (Border Road Organisation) and the assistance of civil administration and locals, are undertaking operations on a massive scale to reconnect North Sikkim.
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Indian Army rescues 245 stranded people in daring mission in North Sikkim
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In a daring mission conducted in North Sikkim, troops of Indian Army's Trishakti Corps rescued 245 persons stranded in the village of Rabom due to flash floods in Sikkim, the officials said on Sunday.
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Water level rises in North Sikkim's Muguthang, officials issue advisory
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"As per information received from Army Traffic Control Points, Chungthang, the water levels have risen in the Muguthang area and proceeding downstream. All those in the low-lying areas are advised to stay alert," said the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority.
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Indian Army launches mission to restore North Sikkim's connectivity post-f
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The region suffered significant disruptions due to the recent flash floods that inflicted damage on footbridges, roads, and other infrastructure.
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Sikkim floods: Indian Army establishes link with Rabom village
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The focus of the operations is towards restoring connectivity to North Sikkim through Chungthang, which was the worst affected during the devastating flood that occurred after the landslides, the Indian Army said in a statement.
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Sikkim Deluge: Death toll rises to 34, 105 people still missing
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
As per the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) report of October 9 at 10:00 am, the death toll was registered at 34. It further said that 105 have been reported as missing.
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ITBP rescues 56 civilians stranded in North Sikkim's flash flood
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
As many as 56 civilians stranded due to the recent flash floods were rescued by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in North Sikkim, the officials said on Sunday.
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DG Border Roads Lieutenant General Rajeev Chaudhry visits disaster-affecte
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Director General of Border Roads Lieutenant General Rajeev Chaudhry on Saturday visited the disaster-affected areas in North Sikkim affected by the recent flash floods in the state earlier this month.
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ITBP's Himveers rescue 68 people stranded at height of 16,000 ft in North
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
As many as 68 people, stranded at the height of 16,000 feet due to the recent flash flood, were rescued by Himveers of Indo-Tibetan Border Police here in North Sikkim, officials said on Friday.
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Sikkim Flash Flood: Search for 22 missing Indian Army Personnel Continues
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The search and rescue operation by the Indian Army for the 22 missing soldiers continues. Meanwhile, Troops of Trishakti Corps are extending medical aid and telephone connectivity to civilians and tourists stranded in the areas of Chungthang, Lachung and Lachen in North Sikkim.
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Cloudburst in North Sikkim leads to flooding in four districts in West Ben
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The National Highway-10 connecting Gangtok to Siliguri has been completely washed away near the Likhuvir-Setijhora stretch. Immediate repairs on a war footing will be taken as and when the water recedes in Teesta. The Chief Engineer along with the entire team has rushed to the location. Read More
