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Airlift Operations in North Sikkim Amidst Landslide Chaos | Science-Environment

On Tuesday, a pair of MI-17 V5 helicopters transported 34 people—comprising tourists and family members of army personnel—from the landslide-impacted Chaten region in north Sikkim to Pakyong Greenfield Airport.
The evacuation followed a devastating landslide triggered by heavy rainfall on Sunday at 7 pm near Lachen town that killed three army personnel and left six missing.
Rescue teams from the NDRF, Indian Army, and state authorities continue search operations amid adverse weather, while establishing alternate foot routes and restoring communication.
A total of 34 people were evacuated by air, including 27 visitors and seven relatives of military personnel, marking the inaugural successful helicopter rescue operation under the existing emergency response strategy.
Following the state government's declaration of a natural disaster, Chief Secretary R Telang is coordinating a multi-agency effort alongside the NDRF, SSDMA, and Indian Army to assist stranded civilians and reopen access routes.

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