Following a sudden rise in water level and flooding of Teesta River Basin, affecting low lying areas, Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang, visited the affected areas in Singtam this morning and took stock of the situation.
While all the emergency services are deployed for evacuation, the Chief Minister met the people of Singtam Bazar and Golitar areas and met the affected citizens. The Chief Minister urged the people to stay alert and take shelter in safe locations for now. He assured that the Government is making all necessary arrangements for evacuation and safe rehabilitation. He appealed to the people to remain calm and ensure their safety first. 
After visiting the affected areas, the Chief Minister convened an emergency meeting at the Community Centre, Singtam.

Dear and Respected people of Sikkim,
I am deeply shocked and saddened by the recent and unexpected incident that occurred due to the sudden surge of the Teesta River caused by the cloud burst at its source in North Sikkim. This natural calamity, driven by the uncontrollable forces of nature, has left many of our fellow citizens in distress and uncertainty.
In these challenging times, I want to extend my heartfelt support to all the victims and their families affected by this unfortunate event. Our thoughts and prayers are with all during these difficult hours.
I want to assure you that the government is fully committed to providing all necessary assistance and relief to those in need. We understand the magnitude of the situation and are mobilizing all available resources to ensure the safety and well-being of our citizens. Our dedicated teams are working day and night to address the immediate concerns and challenges posed by this calamity.
Stay safe, stay strong, and remember, we are always here for you all.

HCM visited the disaster-stricken area in Dikchu to assess the extent of the damages and had meaningful interactions with numerous affected families who have endured significant hardships.
As a sign of immediate relief and with the assurance of full government support, each affected family were provided with emergency relief grant of Rs 50,000.
Furthermore, HCM paid a visit to the home of late Dawa Tshering Lepcha, who tragically lost his life during the calamity at the Dikchu dam. At their residence in Samdung, HCM offered my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayers for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.

A high-level meeting held at the official residence of HCM in Mintokgang, brought together distinguished dignitaries, including the Director General of the Border Roads Organization (BRO), Lt. Gen. Shri Raghu Srinivasan, Chief Secretary of the Government of Sikkim, Shri VB Pathak, DGP Sikkim, Shri AK Singh, Deputy GOC of the 17 Mountain Division, DIG of ITBP, Chief Engineer of BRO, Swastik, Deputy Commandant ITBP and In addition, it included representatives from various Sikkim government departments and Army personnel.
The meeting was marked by comprehensive discussions addressing the current situation, a range of measures aimed at reconstructing and rejuvenating the lost infrastructure, and strategies to extend support to North Sikkim in terms of connectivity and in its journey to recover and restore the serene and harmonious environment that was
damaged by the devastating effects of the cloudburst-induced river surge.
Priority was given to open the road connectivity up to Chungthang.

A significant meeting was convened at the official residence of HCM, graced by esteemed dignitaries such as Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC; GOC-in-C Eastern Command, Lieutenant General R.P. Kalita PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM; GOC 33 Corps, Lieutenant General VPS Kaushik YSM, SM; GOC 17 Mountain Division, Major General Amit Kabthiyal SM* and Chief Secretary, GoS, Shri V.B. Pathak.
The meeting engaged in profound discussions regarding the calamity that struck the state on October 4th. 
The deliberations focused on a collaborative and coordinated effort to provide assistance to the severely affected areas and their residents.

HCM conducted an assessment of the disaster-stricken regions in Sirwani. Regrettably, the Sirwani bridge, a critical route linking the eastern, northern, and southern parts of the state, has been completely obliterated, resulting in a profoundly distressing scene.
Underlining the pressing necessity to reconstruct this bridge and recognizing its paramount significance for connectivity,HCM has issued directives to the relevant authorities, urging them to accelerate the rebuilding efforts.
Earlier today, HCM also visited the 3rd IRBn camp at Manglay to inspect the damages and assured necessary support towards the restoration and renovation process and necessary support from the government.

The evacuation process by Airforce Helicopter started early morning at 6:54 a.m from Ringhim Helipad

In the final phase, the MI-17 helicopter completed two sorties, transporting 06 labourers, 08 civilians, and 08 police personnel who were on rescue duty.
From Pegong, 07 labourers, 09 civilians, and 07 ITBP personnel were safely transported.
Furthermore, the Chinook helicopter evacuated 48 labourers from Lachen.
Pawan Hans Ltd. transported 07 labourers and 02 ITBP personnel from Pegong.
A total of 248 individuals were transported to Greenfield Airport today.

The continuous evacuation process of stranded people at Lachen and Chungthang (pegong) was also made today by  IAF Chopper and Pawan Hans Ltd. VT-ELG, which landed at Ringhim Helipad Mangan.
The details of evacuation as of 12:00 pm are as follows: 
Total = 53
IAF Helicopter ( 3 sortie) : 49( 17locals and 32 labourers)
Pawan Hans Ltd. VT-ELG ( 1sorties) : 4 local 
As of( 11:20 )
The helicopters also took relief materials from Ringhim Helipad to Lachen and Chungthang.

The Chief Minister highlighted the importance of implementing a comprehensive rehabilitation program aimed at assisting the displaced families. He requested NDMA to embark on a program that would identify alternate land for the affected families, taking into account future safety considerations. Additionally, he implored NDMA to consider the removal of the silt that has accumulated along the shoreline, a factor rendering our inhabited areas more susceptible to future changes or river overflows.
The installation of all-weather monitoring stations throughout Sikkim was a key topic, wherein the Chief Minister informed them of the Cabinet's decision to constitute a high-level committee to assess all lakes in collaboration with NDMA. 
Furthermore, the Chief Minister extended gratitude to the NDMA officials for their prompt visit to the state urging their support in the reconstruction efforts.

1. Shri  Dawa Tshering Bhutia, Government Contractor, donated Rs. 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs)
2. Shri Suresh Kumar Mittal, Government 
Contractor, MG Marg, Gangtok, donated Rs. 10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs)
3. Shri Kamlesh Agarwal, Contractor from Singtam donated Rs. 31,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty One Lakhs)
4. World Education Mission donated Rs. 5,51,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs Fifty One Thousand)
5. M/S IMTS Academic and Skills Development College donated Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh)
Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang 
expressed his gratitude, acknowledging their generous contribution to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund in this hour of crisis.

Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang today disbursed relief cheques to drivers affected by the recent calamity. It was announced during the programme that the Chief Minister, from his personal savings, has adopted Tuberculosis patients from Namchi and Soreng districts under Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. Cheques of Rupees Three Lakhs each have been sent to the two districts committing support for the TB patients.
Several individuals and organisations came forward today to contribute to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF), supporting the government’s relief and rehabilitation efforts for flood affected individuals and families.
Shri Prem Singh Tamang also informed that a generous donation of Rs. 2,00,00,000/- (Rupees Two Crore) has also been received from Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Shri Pema Khandu. He thanked Shri Khandu as well as Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Shri Conrad Sangma for their support during this challenging time.

A team led by the Pipons of Lachen Dzumsa, Shri Gyatso Lachenpa and Shri Kinthup Dawa Lachenpa called on the Chief Minister at his official residence today, representing the people of the locality, in the presence of Minister Shri Sonam Lama. 
They shared concerns about the challenges faced by the local population in their area and the entire North Sikkim in terms of road connectivity, and emphasized the critical need for immediate restoration.
Further, the visiting delegation expressed their gratitude towards the government for the swift responsiveness and support for the affected communities in the aftermath of the recent disaster.
Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang reiterated the commitment of the Government to make every possible effort to mitigate the hardships of the people in this hour of adversity. He urged the delegation to join hands and support the Government and all concerned agencies in rebuilding all that has been affected in the wake of the calamity.

Under the guidance of H.H 12th Goshri Gyaltsab Rimpoche, Gyaltsabpa Tridana Charitable Trust donated Rs 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs) to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
Rimpoche expressed his deepest condolences and solidarity with the people of Sikkim who have suffered immense loss due to the devastating calamity that occurred recently. 
Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang expressed his profound gratitude to Rimpoche and the Trust  for the contribution which will assist in providing additional support and aid to the victims of the flash floods.