6 Dead, 1,200 Tourists Stranded in Sikkim After Cloudburst Triggers Flash Floods
Guwahati : A severe cloudburst in Sikkim's Mangan district on Wednesday night has resulted in the deaths of six people and left over 1,200 tourists stranded. The cloudburst, which unleashed more than 220.1 mm of rain, has caused significant damage to roads and infrastructure, making evacuation efforts challenging. According to the state's tourism department, the stranded tourists include 15 foreign nationals: 10 from Bangladesh, three from Nepal, and two from Thailand. These tourists are currently in Lachung village, approximately 50 km from Mangan town. Chief Secretary VB Pathak has stated that the state government is coordinating with the central government to potentially airlift the tourists, weather permitting. If airlifting is not feasible, road evacuation will be attempted, though it may take up to a week to restore road connectivity fully. "In the landslides in Mangan District, Pakshep and Ambhithang have been badly affected with six casualties and some injuries rep