The unexpected accident led to some tourists sustaining severe injuries. Essential medical assistance and relief were provided to the injured individuals after they were taken to the Army post.
The rescue mission by the Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army continued till late evening and all stranded tourists were moved to safer areas and provided with shelter, warm clothing, medical aid and hot meals, the officials said.
Flash floods in Sikkim have caused chaos, with rivers overflowing and many areas being flooded. Many people were forced to leave their homes and take shelter in designated shelters. The Gajoldoba barrage on the Teesta river had to open all sluice gates. Tourists, workers, and students were stranded in various places due to the washed-away or damaged highways.
The Sub-divisional Magistrate of Chungthang requested the army to send troops to rescue the tourists. Troops of the Trishakti Corps brought the tourists back to three different Army Camps and were provided with hot meals and warm clothing