Gangtok ( Sikkim [India], June 3 (ANI): The Indian Administration: Sikkim has formally announced the damage resulting from continuous rain Mangan The district has been declared a "disaster zone" under Section 22(2)(b) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, effective from May 28th, as stated officially.
The proclamation was released via the Sikkim State Disaster Management Board ( SSDMA ) along with the Land Revenue and Disaster Management Department.
Chief Secretary of Sikkim , R Telang presided over a high-level meeting at the Tashiling Secretariat today to assess the disaster circumstances in Mangan The area, heavily impacted by persistent rain, mudslides, and major disruptions in connectivity.
The discussion centered around critical matters including blocked roads, rescuing trapped visitors, and swiftly restoring vital facilities such as electricity, transportation networks, and communication systems.
During a video conference briefing, the District Magistrate of Mangan Anant Jain provided an update to the Chief Secretary regarding the current situation. The District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police were also involved. Mangan In the district, they were told to keep up good lines of communication with the inhabitants, especially about when and which paths would be used for evacuations.
Representatives from the Border Roads Organisation ( BRO ) updated the public about the scale of road damage and the continuing repair work. BRO was instructed to allocate adequate personnel and equipment to accelerate the resumption of critical pathways.
The Chief Secretary ordered the immediate arrangement of resources for sending an operation out tomorrow to ensure urgent entry can be made by deploying a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team, complete with satellite phones and essential equipment. Siliguri To chat to support rescue and relief efforts.
Likewise, teams from BSNL and Power Department, Government of Sikkim will be deployed from Pakyong to Lachen along with critical gear and additional battery backups to reinstate interrupted services.
The Home Department has been assigned the responsibility of organizing and deploying field teams. Meanwhile, Tushar Nikhare, the District Magistrate of Gangtok, has been directed to furnish ongoing situation reports and facilitate communication between the field teams and the State Control Room, working in tandem with relevant authorities. Sikkim State Disaster Management Board ( SSDMA ).
The Chief Secretary emphasized that urgent attention should be directed towards reinstating electrical supply (including both standard and portable systems) as well as telecommunications infrastructure, with particular focus on employing satellite-driven options for remote regions. Should comprehensive connections not be feasible right away, agencies need to investigate walking paths and assess helicopter pad functionalities based on prevailing meteorological situations.
He also underlined the importance of inter-departmental coordination, calling on all departments, including SSDMA , to consolidate their field-level inputs and take a unified approach to relief operations. Coordination with the Indian Army was also suggested for logistics support and situational updates.
Stressing the importance of obtaining grassroots data, the chairman encouraged various departments to initiate surveys and gather feedback aimed at evaluating present circumstances, such as the state of roads, electricity supply, and mobile networks.
The primary aim continues to be the reinstatement of connections and ensuring the secure departure of those trapped. Intensified efforts will be made to develop this plan. Once successfully executed, subsequent actions will be assessed and promptly addressed as instructed.
The gathering also included representatives from the Border Roads Organisation ( BRO ) National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), 27 Mountain Division, officers from Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority, SSDMA , representatives of Travel Agents Association of Sikkim , and various line Departments.
Notably, heavy rain a fall and a downpour in North Sikkim On the night of May 30-31, extensive destruction occurred, with significant harm done to infrastructure such as roads and bridges. The River Teesta surged by 35-40 feet, disrupting local connections.
Three soldiers were killed and six more remain unaccounted for following a landslide that was set off by heavy rains. heavy rain fell upon and attacked the Indian Army camp located in Chaten within the town of Lachen. Sikkim on Sunday evening.
Four people were rescued with slight injuries, whereas the bodies of three valiant soldiers—Havaldar Lakhbir Singh, Lance Naik Manish Thakur, and Porter Abhishek Lakra—were found, according to the army. Lieutenant General Zubin Minawalla, GOC of Trishakti Corps, went to the location to supervise the rescue operations.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), widespread rainfall is likely across the northeastern region on June 5, with no significant change in maximum temperatures expected in the coming days. (ANI)
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