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The Army built a temporary bridge over the river to rescue tourists stranded after a road was washed away at Chungthang in North Sikkim.
A landslide and rain washed away a road in Chungthang in North Sikkim on Friday. Due to this, about 3,500 tourists stranded there have been rescued by the Indian Army. Some college students are also included in these. Heavy rains lashed Lachen, Lachung and Chungthang valleys on Friday.
Heavy rains and landslide washed away a part of the road in Sikkim’s Chungthang. The army took out 3500 tourists by running a rescue operation there.
Efforts are on to restore road connectivity, while evacuation of tourists will continue.
Made temporary crossing at night
Troops of Trishakti Corps, Indian Army and Border Roads Organization (BRO) swung into action and worked through the night to build a temporary crossing at the flash flood site to rescue tourists in the heavy rain and inclement weather. Tents are being set up in the area and posts have been made for medical help. Tourists will be given all possible help till the way is cleared for their onward journey.
BRO personnel have tied ropes for the safe evacuation of the tourist.
Hot food, tent and medical help
Army personnel were present everywhere to evacuate the tourists.
The army helped the tourists to cross the river. They were given hot food, tent and medical help. The Indian Army is active in helping tourists and the local population, guarding the border in the high altitude areas of the Himalayas.
The tourists who were rescued by the Army and BRO jawans thanked the jawans.
The road connecting Singtam, Dikchu, Rangran, Mangan and Chungthang was badly hit by landslides. Dikchu to Gangtok route via Rakdung-Tintek route is open for light vehicles only. The local administration has also issued a helpline number 8509822997 for information about the stranded tourists.