Thursday, September 27, 2012

North Sikkim flashflood, landslide update [as of 3 p.m. 26 Sept 2012]


1. Weather has improved.
2. The road connectivity between Mangan and Rangrang which was blocked at Ambithang  is now cleared and opened for light vehicles and for normal traffic it will be opened by tomorrow.
3. Rescue & Relief operations going on and 7 bodies are yet to be recovered. The efforts are on.
4. Helicopter service still in operation for Search and Rescue.
5. One Air Force Helicopter has been deployed for supply of food and essential commodities at Lachung. About 36 rice bags already transported to Lachung and more trips will be arranged.
6. Army has been requested to supply 2000 liters of diesel at Lachung.
7. Assessment of food situation carried out and is comfortable.
8. Water supply has been restored in Chungthang, Power supply is being done through generator.
9. Normal power supply is expected to be restored within 2 days.

The State Government led by Chief Minister, Chief Secretary and Director General of Police is monitoring and reviewing the search, rescue and relief operation on daily basis. Essential food and supply is taken care of. The Civil Administration along with the Central forces and pubic is working day and night to restore the situation to normalcy. For further clarification may contact State Control Room 03592-201145, 03592-201075, 9647872307, 9343184375.
(S.B.S Bhadauria)
Secretary cum State Relief Commissioner

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