Sikkim flash floods: IAF continues rescue operation in flood-ravaged Sikkim; 2,002 civilians shifted to safer locations
Sikkim flash floods: The relief and rescue operation by the Indian Air Force continued unabated in Sikkim, which is still counting the spoils from a devastating flash flood.
According to officials, the IAF has been undertaking relief operations using its Cheetah, Chinook, Mi-17 1V and Mi-17 V5 helicopters, complementing the ongoing efforts of the Sikkim government to bring a measure of relief to people affected by the calamity and meet their requirements on priority.
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As far as IAF has flown 262 sorties, resulting in the safe transportation of 2,002 civilians from the flood-ravaged areas to safer locations and the shifting of over 1,32,805 kg of relief material to the affected areas.
The death toll from the Sikkim flash flood rose to 40, with 76 more still missing in the disaster-hit state.
According to the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority, 4,418 people have been evacuated from all four affected districts to date.
"A total number of people were evacuated in Mangan (2705) Gangtok (1025), Pakyong (58) Namchi (630) however there are 40 casualties, with Pakyong facing the most deaths (15).
The authorities said currently, 1,852 people are being sheltered in 19 relief camps across four districts of the state.
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- With inputs from agencies
