NCMC reviews the situation & rescue measures in Sikkim

The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), under Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, reviewed the situation in Sikkim on Monday.

The Chief Secretary, Sikkim joined the meeting through video conferencing. He informed that road connectivity has been established in most of the areas. He briefed the committee about the relief and rescue measures and said that 28 relief camps have been established and over 6,800 people have taken shelter in them. 

DG, IMD informed the committee that weather forecast is likely to remain favourable from 11th to 13th October. DG, NDRF briefed the Committee that 6 teams have been deployed in the state for rescue and relief operations. Further, 3 reserve teams of NDRF are available on standby at Siliguri. Adequate number of teams and assets of Army and Air Force have been deployed to assist the state in rescue and restoration efforts.