A massive landslide struck Chatten in North Sikkim on Sunday evening, killing three people, including army personnel, and leaving several feared missing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing. Over 1,000 tourists remain stranded in Lachung, with local residents and hotel owners leading coordinated evacuation efforts. Damaged bridges and rising river levels are hampering movement. The India Meteorological Department has forecast more heavy rain, worsening flood threats across the region. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and provide relief as efforts intensify to trace missing individuals and restore access routes.
On Day 2 of Operation JalRahat-2, Indian Army and Assam Rifles rescued over 500 civilians from flooded areas in Imphal East and West, deploying 10 flood relief columns with boats. Emergency repairs on the breached Iril River boundary wall were conducted to prevent further flooding. They also ferried stranded patients from JNIMS Hospital and distributed essential supplies to displaced families. Coordination with civil authorities continues.