Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha Sends Aid to Flood-Hit Nepal
Severe floods have affected many people in Nepal.
Sikkim’s ruling party sent a team to help them.
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang started the team’s journey from Gangtok.
The 35 people are carrying food, clothes and medicines.
Five doctors are part of the group.
Volunteers may also help with rescues.
The team will check how much damage the floods caused.
Nepal says 903 people have died and 4,247 are missing.
Scientists said a huge ice-and-rock avalanche may have caused the floods instead of ordinary rainfall.
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang flagged off a 35-member relief team from Gangtok.
The team is carrying medicines, clothes and food for people affected by Nepal’s floods.
Five specialist doctors and trained volunteers will provide medical aid and assist with rescue efforts if needed.
The delegation will distribute supplies, assess damage and report on further assistance required.
Nepal’s flood toll rose to 903 deaths, with 4,247 people still missing, authorities said Monday.
- Who
- The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha, led by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, sent a 35-member team to assist flood victims in Nepal.
- What
- The team is delivering relief supplies, providing medical assistance, assessing damage and potentially helping with rescue operations.
- When
- The mission was launched on Monday.
- Where
- The team departed from Gangtok for flood-affected areas of Nepal, including the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli corridor.
- Why
- The Sikkim Krantikari Morcha said it wanted to show solidarity with neighbouring Nepal and provide additional assistance.
- Relief mission
- Sikkim for Nepal
- Team size
- 35 members
- Supplies
- Medicines, clothes and food items
- Medical personnel
- Five specialist doctors
- Nepal death toll
- 903 people
- Missing people
- 4,247 people
- Rescue deployment
- Around 21,000 security personnel, alongside civilian workers and volunteers