Stranded Tourists in Sikkim Evacuated in Coordinated Relief Effort as Rains Wreak Havoc

Stranded tourists in Lachung are now being actively evacuated through a coordinated effort involving the police, residents, forest personnel, and the Lachung Hotel Association. Gyatso Lachungpa, president of the Lachung Hotel Association, is leading the evacuation operation on the ground with support from the local administration.

Near 1,400 tourists, mostly from Bengal, are stranded after the Phidang Bridge collapse. Authorities confirm all are safe. Lachung and Lachen are worst affected. Evacuation is planned once roads are restored. Travel agents face SOS calls and rising fares. Rescue for eight missing in Teesta continues amid bad weather.

Northeast India Flood, Landslides: IAF rescues 14 from flooded Arunachal Island

IAF rescues 14, including 13 from Assam’s Tinsukia district, stranded on a riverine island after Dibang River floods. A Mi-17 helicopter lifts them from Lower Dibang Valley. The group, working for a power firm, is stranded for two days. Families reunite after medical check-ups confirm all are stable.

Northeast India Flood, Landslides: Urban flooding in Guwahati’s high areas

West Guwahati faces unexpected flooding in elevated zones like Sundarbari and Lankeshwar. Poor drainage and unauthorised construction block natural water flow. Residents report waterlogging and foul odours. Mobile pumps are deployed, and ‘Apad Mitra’ teams are set up to assist during the monsoon.

Northeast India Flood, Landslides: River breaches danger mark in Barak Valley

The Barak River rises above danger level at 21.01m in Silchar, flooding low-lying areas in Silchar and Sribhumi. Four embankments collapse, flooding homes. Education is halted in Cachar. Hailakandi and Sribhumi report severe damage. Rail services are disrupted. Rain is expected to continue till June 4.

Northeast India Flood, Landslides: Evacuations and damage in Mizoram

Nearly 100 families in Mizoram are moved due to landslides, floods and sinking zones. Khawthlangtuipui, Tlawng, and Chhimtuipui rivers rise dangerously. Tlabung, Sairang, and Lawngtlai are badly affected. Several homes are submerged or abandoned. Continuous rain since Wednesday worsens the crisis.

Northeast India Flood, Landslides: Imphal valley floods and NH-2 collapse

Near 4,000 people are displaced in Imphal Valley, with operations disrupted at radio and hospitals. Army and SDRF lead rescue. 12 landslides and infrastructure damage are reported. NH-2 collapses near Phesama in Kohima, halting all heavy traffic. Tripura opens 60 relief camps as rainfall continues.

Near 1,400 tourists, mostly from Bengal, are stranded in North Sikkim due to Phidang Bridge collapse. Guwahati faces flooding even in elevated areas. IAF rescues 14 stranded in Arunachal. Barak River crosses danger mark, flooding Silchar and Sribhumi. Nearly 100 families are evacuated in Mizoram. Floods displace thousands in Imphal Valley. NH-2 in Kohima is shut. Tripura opens 60 relief camps for flood victims.

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