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Landslides ravage North Sikkim: Army, IAF lead critical rescue operations (see pics)

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IAF rescue mission

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The Indian Air Force deployed Mi-17 helicopters to conduct urgent rescue and relief operations in Chaten, North Sikkim, evacuating 33 stranded people, including two US nationals. (Photo credit: Ministry of Defence / X handle)

Evacuation aborted mid-air

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An earlier attempt to evacuate 113 tourists from Lachen was aborted due to poor weather. An Mi-17 with 9 NDRF personnel returned mid-air due to low visibility.(Photo credit: Indian Air Force / X handle)

Tourists still stranded

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Tourists in Lachen remain stranded for over a day after multiple landslides blocked access roads. The IMD has issued a red alert for North Sikkim, forecasting heavy rainfall.(Photo credit: PTI)

Army reaches lachen

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The Indian Army trekked through dangerous terrain to reach Lachen village, locating all 113 stranded tourists, of which 30 were airlifted on June 3.(Photo credit: Ministry of Defence / X handle)

Search for missing

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Search operations are underway for six missing individuals in North Sikkim. Army teams with advanced tools are operating in unstable, high-altitude terrain.(Photo credit: Indian Air Force / X handle)

BRO restores roads

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The Border Roads Organisation is clearing landslides and restoring connectivity in Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, and Eastern Bhutan, ensuring access to cut-off regions.

(Photo credit: Ministry of Defence / X handle)

Mizoram issues advisory

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The Mizoram government advised officials to postpone visits amid heavy rains, landslides, flash floods, and rockfalls affecting multiple districts across the state.(Photo credit: Indian Air Force / X handle)

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