Relief provided to landslide affected families in Melli Paiyong GPU

NAMCHI, 18 Sept: Landslides have reportedly damaged around 5 houses in various places of Melli Paiyong GPU under Melli constituency of South Sikkim. The severely affected sites have already been visited by SDM (HQ), DPO South, RI, along with the concerned Panchayat and relief has been provided to the affected families.
Another relief camp was set up at Ambotey, Tinik Chisopani GPU for 4 affected families consisting of 24 persons. Panchayat President of Ambotey, LK Jogi has been designated as Relief Camp In-charge. SDM Namchi along with QRT visited Rangbul and Assangthang area on 17 September and evacuated 3 families in both the places.
Similarly SDM (HQ), DPO, RI, along with concerned Panchayat visited Melli Paiyong GPU and shifted the affected families to safer locations. Immediate relief was provided to all affected families.  Damages of power supply lines and water source were also found in various locations under South District.