GANGTOK,: A team of District Disaster
Management Authority, Gangtok visited different areas under Gangtok district
affected by landslides triggered by the heavy downpours of August 26.
The
team visited the slide area at Development Area, Syari, Upper Nandok, Lower
Nandok and Middle Syari.
The
team included deputy mayor Tshering Palden Bhutia, ward councillor Pema Lhamu
Lamtha, zilla members of Syari, panchayat members, Gangtok SDM Mahindra
Chettri, DDMA deputy director Sonam W. Lepcha, DDMA TO Bijayata Kharel, UD&HD
chief engineer, Nandok BDO M.K. Rai, PMGSY AE Chewang Bhutia, JJM AE and Nandok
BAC APO.
During
inspections, many households were found vulnerable due to landslides caused by
heavy rainfall, which eroded walls and land beneath homes. Damaged footpaths
were also noted in rural areas, informs a release issued by Gangtok district
administration.
The affected
families were advised to stay alert during downpours, and to promptly contact
their ward panchayat or block development officer for assistance in
emergencies.
As an
immediate relief measure, tarpaulins were provided to cover the
landslide-affected areas. The ex-gratia payments for damaged homes will be
disbursed according to the State Disaster Response Fund norms, the release
adds.