In order to discuss the issue of flash floods in the state, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Kumar Mishra met on Sunday at the CM’s residence in Gangtok. MoS Mishra is in Sikkim for a two-day visit to assess the damage caused by the recent flash floods. He went to Rangpo’s flash flood-affected areas earlier on Saturday. A day after flash floods brought on by cloudbursts wreaked havoc in the state, Home Minister Amit Shah sent MoS Ajay Kumar Mishra there, according to a statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
MoS Mishra reached Gangtok on Friday night. On Saturday morning, he chaired a meeting with the Chief Secretary and concerned head of departments of the State Government, and senior officers of the Army, ITBP, BRO, NHIDCL and NHPC at Gangtok.
Addressing the meeting, MoS Mishra said that the Government of India is closely monitoring the situation in Sikkim and all the necessary support and assistance for the State is underway.
He said that PM Modi and Amit Shah are in constant touch with the State Chief Minister with regard to the extent of damages and rescue and relief work.
