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541 Vehicles Stuck Near Sikkim's Tsomgo Lake Due To Snow, Tourists Rescued
The Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Sikkim, informed all stakeholders and tourists that due to recent heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of Sherathang and surrounding areas near Tsomgo Lake.
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Mamata Banerjee's Advice For Tourists Stuck In Flood-Hit Darjeeling
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday expressed deep concern over the devastating floods and landslides that have killed at least 17 people in Darjeeling and cut off road connectivity to key routes, including access to Sikkim
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Over 1,600 Tourists Evacuated From Landslide-Hit Sikkim, 100 Still Stranded
Over 1,600 tourists were evacuated from two north Sikkim towns after rain-triggered landslides blocked roads leading to Gangtok and out of the state.
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Over 100 Stranded Tourists Evacuated Safely From North Sikkim
The first batch of 18 tourist vehicles from North Sikkim's Lachung, carrying more than 100 stranded tourists, have reached Phidang in Lower Dzongu, officials said on Monday.
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Tourists Stranded After Sudden Snowfall In East Sikkim Rescued
Several tourists stranded between Tsomgo Lake and Thegu in East Sikkim after a hailstorm and snowfall were successfully evacuated on Monday, officials said.
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1,225 Stranded Tourists Evacuated From Rain-Hit Sikkim
In its second day of rescue operation, the Sikkim administration on Tuesday evacuated 1,225 tourists from Lachung and nearby areas of Mangan district which was hit by a series of landslides and rain leaving at least six people dead, an official said.
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Evacuation Of 1,200 Stranded Tourists Begins From Rain-Hit Sikkim
The very-much delayed evacuation of 1,200 stranded tourists in rain-hit Sikkim's Chungthang began from Toong via Mangan through roads today afternoon.
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1,200 Stranded Tourists To Be Evacuated From Sikkim Today
Over 1,200 tourists stranded in Sikkim's Mangan district due to disruption in road and communication network may be evacuated on Sunday if the weather permits, an official statement said.
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Temporary Bridges Built To Reconnect Flood-Hit Sikkim, Rescue Ops Still On
Work is on to restore connectivity in areas isolated by flash flood in north Sikkim by setting up temporary bridges and other means, while evacuating stranded tourists will continue on Wednesday, officials said.
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19 Dead, 3,000 Stranded In Sikkim, Fresh Alert Issued: 10 Points
At least 19 people, including six soldiers, have died in the Sikkim flash floods, and 103 people, including 16 soldiers, remain missing. Over 3,000 tourists are stranded, 2,500 people have been evacuated and 6,000 have been moved to relief camp.
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Residents Near Sikkim Glacial Lake Evacuated After Likely Breach Warning
The authorities in Sikkim have started evacuating residents from the banks of Shako Cho lake near Lachen in Mangan district in Sikkim. The lake is on the verge of bursting, prompting the authorities to issue an alert.
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6 Soldiers Among 19 Dead In Sikkim Disaster, 103 Missing: 10 Points
Six soldiers are among 19 dead in the Sikkim flash floods, sources said today. Over 100 including 16 soldiers are missing and 3,000 tourists are stranded. Over 2,500 people have been evacuated so far, and 6,000 have been moved to relief camps.
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Sikkim Flash Flood: State Government Urges Tourists To Postpone Travel Plans
The advisory comes hours after Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang asked officials to stop issuing permits to tourists in popular destinations like Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, and Nathula on Friday.
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Over 400 Tourists Stranded For 4 Days Evacuated From North Sikkim
Over 400 tourists were evacuated from North Sikkim on Thursday, four days after they got stranded in the district due to heavy rain and the resulting damage to roads.
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427 Tourists Stranded After Cloudburst Evacuated From North Sikkim
Altogether 427 tourists were evacuated from North Sikkim on Thursday, four days after they got stranded in the district as torrential rain damaged road infrastructure, an official said.
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541 Vehicles Stuck Near Sikkim's Tsomgo Lake Due To Snow, Tourists Rescued
The Tourism and Civil Aviation Department, Sikkim, informed all stakeholders and tourists that due to recent heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of Sherathang and surrounding areas near Tsomgo Lake.
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Mamata Banerjee's Advice For Tourists Stuck In Flood-Hit Darjeeling
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday expressed deep concern over the devastating floods and landslides that have killed at least 17 people in Darjeeling and cut off road connectivity to key routes, including access to Sikkim
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Over 1,600 Tourists Evacuated From Landslide-Hit Sikkim, 100 Still Stranded
Over 1,600 tourists were evacuated from two north Sikkim towns after rain-triggered landslides blocked roads leading to Gangtok and out of the state.
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Over 100 Stranded Tourists Evacuated Safely From North Sikkim
The first batch of 18 tourist vehicles from North Sikkim's Lachung, carrying more than 100 stranded tourists, have reached Phidang in Lower Dzongu, officials said on Monday.
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Tourists Stranded After Sudden Snowfall In East Sikkim Rescued
Several tourists stranded between Tsomgo Lake and Thegu in East Sikkim after a hailstorm and snowfall were successfully evacuated on Monday, officials said.
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1,225 Stranded Tourists Evacuated From Rain-Hit Sikkim
In its second day of rescue operation, the Sikkim administration on Tuesday evacuated 1,225 tourists from Lachung and nearby areas of Mangan district which was hit by a series of landslides and rain leaving at least six people dead, an official said.
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Evacuation Of 1,200 Stranded Tourists Begins From Rain-Hit Sikkim
The very-much delayed evacuation of 1,200 stranded tourists in rain-hit Sikkim's Chungthang began from Toong via Mangan through roads today afternoon.
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1,200 Stranded Tourists To Be Evacuated From Sikkim Today
Over 1,200 tourists stranded in Sikkim's Mangan district due to disruption in road and communication network may be evacuated on Sunday if the weather permits, an official statement said.
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Temporary Bridges Built To Reconnect Flood-Hit Sikkim, Rescue Ops Still On
Work is on to restore connectivity in areas isolated by flash flood in north Sikkim by setting up temporary bridges and other means, while evacuating stranded tourists will continue on Wednesday, officials said.
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19 Dead, 3,000 Stranded In Sikkim, Fresh Alert Issued: 10 Points
At least 19 people, including six soldiers, have died in the Sikkim flash floods, and 103 people, including 16 soldiers, remain missing. Over 3,000 tourists are stranded, 2,500 people have been evacuated and 6,000 have been moved to relief camp.
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Residents Near Sikkim Glacial Lake Evacuated After Likely Breach Warning
The authorities in Sikkim have started evacuating residents from the banks of Shako Cho lake near Lachen in Mangan district in Sikkim. The lake is on the verge of bursting, prompting the authorities to issue an alert.
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6 Soldiers Among 19 Dead In Sikkim Disaster, 103 Missing: 10 Points
Six soldiers are among 19 dead in the Sikkim flash floods, sources said today. Over 100 including 16 soldiers are missing and 3,000 tourists are stranded. Over 2,500 people have been evacuated so far, and 6,000 have been moved to relief camps.
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Sikkim Flash Flood: State Government Urges Tourists To Postpone Travel Plans
The advisory comes hours after Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang asked officials to stop issuing permits to tourists in popular destinations like Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, and Nathula on Friday.
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Over 400 Tourists Stranded For 4 Days Evacuated From North Sikkim
Over 400 tourists were evacuated from North Sikkim on Thursday, four days after they got stranded in the district due to heavy rain and the resulting damage to roads.
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427 Tourists Stranded After Cloudburst Evacuated From North Sikkim
Altogether 427 tourists were evacuated from North Sikkim on Thursday, four days after they got stranded in the district as torrential rain damaged road infrastructure, an official said.
