Officials inspect cloudburst-hit Pakyong, Sikkim
Sikkim officials, accompanied by local representatives, carried out a joint inspection today in Pakyong, following the devastation caused by an intense cloudburst, late last night.
Sikkim officials, accompanied by local representatives, carried out a joint inspection today in Pakyong, following the devastation caused by an intense cloudburst, late last night.
At least two government middle schools at Gadgram and Sonsua and a couple of other structures also suffered damages, while three parked private vehicles were washed away.
Restoration works are underway in Rampur where the cloudburst and following flashfloods damaged a road that connected Rampur and Samej regions.
As many as 33 persons are reported missing in the area, while 10 trapped individuals were successfully rescued. The disaster also damaged 38 houses and two bridges in the village.
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