In view of the landslides and damage caused by the incessant rains, disrupting connectivity and communication in Mangan district, SDM Chungthang Mr Kiran Thatal convened a meeting at Lachung, today. The main agenda of the meeting was the evacuation process of the tourists.
Present at the meeting were BDO Chungthang, Pipon Lachung and hotel owners. It was decided that the tourists would be accommodated at the hotels and food would be provided at nominal rate. Further, in case of any inconvenience, the tourists have been directed to report to Lachung Police Station.
Subsequently in case of shortage of ration, it was stated that civil administration would look into the matter. In this regard, an order vide Memo No. 61/DC(M)/2024-2024 dated 16.06.2024 US 65 of Disaster Management Act 2005 has been issued. Hotel owners have also been told not to evacuate tourists until evacuation process is initiated.
With food and accommodation provided, the tourists are being taken care of with all possible amenities. The evacuation process will begin tomorrow through air or road, whichever the weather permits.
Meanwhile Minister for Roads & Bridges, Mr N.B Dahal also reached Lachung and interacted with the tourists, hearing out their grievances and assuring them of safe evacuation.