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North Sikkim: Relief operations resume; first chopper sortie of day flies
Updated : 12 months ago IST
As part of the ongoing evacuation efforts in response to the recent disaster in North Sikkim, the first helicopter sortie of the day took off early this morning from Pakyong Greenfield Airport towards Chaten to rescue stranded tourists, according to an official statement.
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First Air Sortie deployed for North Sikkim disaster rescue efforts
Updated : 12 months ago IST
In support of disaster relief in North Sikkim, two MI-41 and MI-39 helicopters departed from Pakyong Greenfield Airport, carrying NDRF personnel, government officials, and equipment to restore telecommunications, electricity, and assist in evacuations after heavy rainfall-triggered disruptio
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Death toll rises to 40 in Sikkim flash floods, 76 people still missing
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The death toll in the Sikkim flash floods increased to 40, and 76 people are still missing in the disaster-hit state, an official statement said on Tuesday.
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Sikkim flash flood death toll rises to 26; 142 people still missing
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
(SSDMA) report of October 6 at midnight, the death toll was registered at 26. It said 2413 people have been rescued, and 1203 houses have been damaged in the flash flood.
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Centre approves additional assistance of Rs 1,887 cr to five disaster-hit
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): The Central government on Wednesday approved additional assistance of Rs 1,887.23 crore under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to five states, which were affected by natural disasters last year.
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