Over 2,464 tourists stranded in North Sikkim after a massive landslip triggered by heavy rain were evacuated by the authorities on Saturday evening. The landslip occurred at Pegong-Chungthang, causing a road blockade and disrupting vehicular traffic in the region.
The evacuation operation was carried out by the Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and the Sikkim Disaster Management Authority. The tourists were evacuated to Mangan, the district headquarters of North Sikkim, from where they were transported to their respective destinations.
The District Collector of North Sikkim, Hem Kumar Chettri, said that no fresh permits will be issued to tourists to visit the district for the time being, due to the weather-related vagaries and restoration works underway for roads damaged extensively due to landslides.
The Sikkim government's decision to suspend tourist permits for the time being is a wise one. It will give the authorities time to assess the damage to the roads and other infrastructure, and to take steps to prevent further landslides.
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North Sikkim Landslip: Over 2,464 Tourists Evacuated, No Permits for Time Being
A massive landslip triggered by heavy rain caused a road blockade and disrupted vehicular traffic in North Sikkim, stranding over 2,464 tourists. The authorities evacuated the tourists to Mangan, the district headquarters, on Saturday evening.
The Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and the Sikkim Disaster Management Authority carried out the evacuation operation. The tourists were transported to their respective destinations from Mangan.
The District Collector of North Sikkim, Hem Kumar Chettri, said that no fresh tourist permits will be issued until the weather conditions improve and the damaged roads are repaired.
The Sikkim government's decision to suspend tourist permits is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of tourists and to protect the fragile Himalayan ecosystem.
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