Gangtok (Sikkim) [India], Following incessant rains and landslides in Sikkim that killed nine people and left 1,200-1,400 tourists stranded in Mangan district, state Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang provided an ex-gratia amount of Rs five lakh each to Announced to give. The families of the deceased were informed that the government would rebuild the destroyed houses.
In the last three days, Sikkim witnessed two natural disasters: a landslide occurred in Namchi district that claimed three lives, and similarly, on the night of June 12 and 13, a landslide occurred in Mangan district that claimed six lives. Went. lives. Around 1,200-1,400 tourists are also stranded in Mangan district of the state."It is a tragic incident, six people have died in Mangan district, and three people have lost their lives and many have been injured due to landslide in Majuva. Many houses have also been damaged. A total of 67 families "I have informed the central government about the extensive damage and requested for immediate funds to assist in our response," CM Tamang said while speaking to ANI.
“Due to closure of roads and inability of heavy vehicles to move, we are facing rising food prices and shortage of commodities.We are taking these matters very seriously and have sought help from the Centre... We are providing Rs 5 lakh as compensation." He said, "The families of the deceased will also reconstruct the houses of those whose property Has been destroyed or washed away."
Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister also took stock of the flood-affected areas of Yangang and Melli in Namchi, where he was seen interacting with the affected families.
In a post on 'X', the Chief Minister wrote, "Today during my official visit to the landslide affected areas of Mazhua, Yangang in Namchi district, I had several key objectives: to assess the damage, monitor the distribution." Providing relief materials, and financial assistance to affected residents.I visited the most affected areas and personally interacted with the affected residents, listening to their concerns, I encouraged them and assured them of the Government's commitment to their rehabilitation. We provided food supplies, water, sanitation, medical aid and shelter where needed."
In the last three days, Sikkim witnessed two natural disasters: a landslide occurred in Namchi district that claimed three lives, and similarly, on the night of June 12 and 13, a landslide occurred in Mangan district that claimed six lives. Went. lives. Around 1,200-1,400 tourists are also stranded in Mangan district of the state."It is a tragic incident, six people have died in Mangan district, and three people have lost their lives and many have been injured due to landslide in Majuva. Many houses have also been damaged. A total of 67 families "I have informed the central government about the extensive damage and requested for immediate funds to assist in our response," CM Tamang said while speaking to ANI.
“Due to closure of roads and inability of heavy vehicles to move, we are facing rising food prices and shortage of commodities.We are taking these matters very seriously and have sought help from the Centre... We are providing Rs 5 lakh as compensation." He said, "The families of the deceased will also reconstruct the houses of those whose property Has been destroyed or washed away."
Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister also took stock of the flood-affected areas of Yangang and Melli in Namchi, where he was seen interacting with the affected families.
In a post on 'X', the Chief Minister wrote, "Today during my official visit to the landslide affected areas of Mazhua, Yangang in Namchi district, I had several key objectives: to assess the damage, monitor the distribution." Providing relief materials, and financial assistance to affected residents.I visited the most affected areas and personally interacted with the affected residents, listening to their concerns, I encouraged them and assured them of the Government's commitment to their rehabilitation. We provided food supplies, water, sanitation, medical aid and shelter where needed."
