Over 1,700 Tourists Evacuated Safely from North... ... Northeast Reels Under Deluge
Over 1,700 Tourists Evacuated Safely from North Sikkim’s Lachung Amid Rains
More than 1,700 stranded tourists have been safely evacuated from North Sikkim’s Lachung to Phidang, as heavy rains damaged infrastructure and blocked roads, officials said. Led by Mangan DC Anant Jain, the operation saw collaboration between the Army, BRO, ITBP, police, local bodies, and tourism stakeholders. A convoy of 284 vehicles, including 16 bikes, crossed Theng Check Post, and all tourists are expected to reach Gangtok by today. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to restore road access to Lachen, and search operations have resumed for nine missing people whose vehicle plunged into the Teesta river on May 29. Authorities have advised tourists to travel with caution as monsoon conditions may trigger further disruptions.
