Northeast Desk, 8th October: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has successfully rescued 56 civilians, including four women and 52 men, who were stranded due to the recent flash floods in Sikkim. These rescues were carried out using a ropeway constructed by the ITBP in North Sikkim’s Chungthang area.
In addition to these rescue efforts, the Indian Army has been actively involved in ensuring the timely restoration of civil cellular communications to aid stranded tourists in Chungthang, Lachung, and Lachen in North Sikkim.
For those in need of emergency assistance, various helpline numbers have been provided:
- Emergency Operating Center (EOC) Helpline Numbers: 03592-202461/201145
- Gangtok: 03592-284444
- Namchi: 03595-263734
- Mangan: 03592-234538
- Pakyong: 03592-291936
- Soreng: 8016747244
- Gyalshing: 03595-250888
- For Tourists: 7001911393 (Nodal Officer), 8101426284 (Asst. Director)
- For All Army Personnel: 9906200205 (Nodal Officer, Army)
- ITBP: 03592-231340
- SSB: 03592-251015
- SDRF: 03592-220545
- BRO: 03592-259208
- ARMY: 03592-202228
These efforts are part of a comprehensive response to assist those affected by the flash floods in Sikkim.