Heroic Helicopter Rescue in Sikkim: 28 Evacuated Amidst Landslides

Amid rainfall-triggered landslides in northern Sikkim, the government evacuated 28 individuals, including minors, via helicopter. Multiple landslides have cut off road connectivity, prompting coordinated relief efforts. The evacuees, previously stranded in Chaten, have been transported safely to Pakyong Greenfield Airport as part of ongoing rescue missions targeting disaster-affected areas.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Gangtok | Updated: 08-06-2025 13:19 IST | Created: 08-06-2025 13:19 IST
Heroic Helicopter Rescue in Sikkim: 28 Evacuated Amidst Landslides
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In a dramatic response to severe weather conditions, the Sikkim government orchestrated a daring helicopter evacuation, rescuing 28 individuals, including three minors, stranded due to landslides.

Road connectivity in northern Sikkim has been severed by heavy rains, leading to the deployment of aerial rescue operations.

The evacuees were safely transported to Pakyong Greenfield Airport, underscoring the government's commitment to ensuring the safety of citizens in disaster-hit regions.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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