Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has voiced deep concern over the devastating landslides in West Bengal’s Darjeeling and the worsening flood situation in Sikkim, assuring that Assam stands ready to extend all possible help to both states in their time of crisis.
At least 24 people have lost their lives in Darjeeling after incessant rainfall triggered multiple landslides, burying homes and cutting off several hill areas. Rescue teams continued operations on Monday as several people remained missing and thousands of tourists were stranded.
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“We are extremely distressed by the devastation and loss of lives in Darjeeling and elsewhere in North Bengal due to heavy rains,” the Chief Minister said in a post on X, expressing his condolences to the affected families.
Sarma added that Assam is fully prepared to assist the West Bengal government in rescue and relief operations. The Chief Minister also shared his concern for neighbouring Sikkim, which has been reeling under floods and landslides caused by days of relentless rainfall. “The people of Assam stand shoulder to shoulder with our brothers and sisters in Sikkim in this hour of crisis,” he wrote, tagging Sikkim Chief Minister PS Tamang Golay.
Sarma reaffirmed that the Assam government is committed to providing all possible support to help both states recover from the impact of the severe weather.
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Officials reported that continuous downpours in Sikkim have damaged infrastructure, disrupted road connectivity, and hampered relief work, even as authorities brace for more rain in the coming days.
