Archive · 5 Jun 2025
More Tourists Airlifted in Sikkim as Rescue Operations Continue
Heavy rains caused landslides in North Sikkim, stranding tourists and damaging infrastructure.
The Army resumed rescue operations, airlifting 59 tourists to Gangtok.
These tourists were among 109 stranded in Lachung for nearly a week.
Two foreigners were among those rescued.
Tragically, three Army personnel died, and six remain missing after a landslide hit a military camp.
The search is ongoing but difficult due to weather and terrain.
Relief efforts also involve restoring essential services.
59 tourists were airlifted from North Sikkim to Gangtok on June 5, 2025.
These tourists were among the 109 stranded in Lachung.
Three Army personnel died, and six are still missing after a landslide at a military camp.
Rescue operations resumed after weather improved.
Infrastructure restoration, including essential services, is also underway.
- Who
- The Indian Army, NDRF, SNT, and Power Department personnel are involved. Tourists and military personnel are affected.
- What
- Rescue and relief operations are underway after landslides, including airlifting stranded tourists and searching for missing persons.
- When
- The landslides occurred around June 1, 2024, with rescue operations resuming on June 5, 2025.
- Where
- North Sikkim, specifically Lachung and Chaten regions.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall triggered landslides causing widespread damage and stranding people.
Logistical Difficulties
Focus on Rescue
Operational Challenges
Logistical Difficulties
The challenging weather, difficult terrain, and infrastructure damage hinder the progress of rescue missions.
Focus on Rescue
The primary goal is to provide immediate assistance, including evacuation of stranded people and restoring services as quickly as possible.
- Location
- North Sikkim, India
- Incident
- Landslides and heavy rainfall
- Tourists Airlifted on June 5, 2025
- 59
- Tourists Stranded in Lachung
- 109
- Army personnel killed
- 3
- Missing Army Personnel
- 6
- Aircraft Used
- MI-17V5 helicopters
Sources
In the line of duty: Army leads tireless search, rescue operations after landslides in North Sikkim
North Sikkim landslides: 113 tourists rescued, 30 airlifted; search efforts continue for 6 missing individuals
Armed forces launch relief operations in flood-affected Northeast
Army men reach Sikkim's Lachen, 113 stranded tourists to be evacuated soon
