- AMARAVATI — The
Andhra Pradesh government has initiated measures for the evacuation of Telugu
families stranded in Sikkim due to floods and landslides.
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- The state government said on Sunday that it is actively
addressing the urgent situation involving Telugu families stranded in Lachung,
Sikkim, due to severe flooding and landslides.
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- Under the leadership of Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu
Ram Mohan Naidu, concerted efforts are underway to ensure their prompt
evacuation, according to a statement from the office of Andhra Pradesh’s
Resident Commissioner in New Delhi.
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- Those affected include Kurmanadha Rao, a Tahsildar of
Vizianagaram, who, along with his family, has been trapped for the past three
days. The family consists of M. Uma (38), Deekshitha (15), and Jayansh Narayana
(6). Their safety is of paramount concern, said the Resident Commissioner.
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- Following directives from Ravi Chandra, Principal Secretary
to the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, the Andhra Pradesh Bhavan team has
been in contact with local authorities, including Anant, Collector, and
Chungtan Arun Tatal, Superintendent of Police in Mangan district, to coordinate
necessary support. Additionally, Sridhara Rao, DGP, Sikkim, is playing a vital
role in facilitating assistance for the stranded families.
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- Currently, access roads to the affected area are blocked due
to landslides. However, restoration efforts are expected to be completed by
Monday. All individuals are reported safe, and the Andhra Pradesh Bhavan is
taking every precaution to facilitate their safe return home.
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- Rain-induced landslides, floods, flash floods, and lightning
across the northeastern region since May 29 have claimed 30 lives.
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- Nearly 1,500 tourists from various parts of the country were
stranded in Sikkim. According to officials, 115 tourists are stranded in Lachen
and 1,350 tourists in Lachung.
