Assam Pledges Urgent Aid for Bengal, Sikkim Landslide Crisis
Assam CM offers full support to flood-hit neighboring states.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has pledged extensive support to West Bengal and Sikkim, where relentless monsoon rains have unleashed catastrophic landslides and floods, causing significant loss of life and widespread infrastructure damage. Announced on October 6, 2025, this commitment underscores Assam’s dedication to regional cooperation as rescue operations intensify amid a rising death toll and thousands stranded in affected areas.
Sarma expressed deep concern over the crisis in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district, where landslides triggered by heavy rainfall have claimed numerous lives, including those of women and children. The deluge, with over 300 mm of rain falling in a 12-hour period, has buried multiple sites under mud and debris, leaving thousands of tourists stranded in isolated hill regions. Major roads and bridges, critical for connectivity, have been destroyed, severely hampering rescue efforts by disaster response teams. Rivers across northern districts are nearing critical levels, flooding low-lying areas and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. A red alert remains in place, with forecasts predicting continued heavy rainfall, raising fears of further landslides and flash floods.
In Sikkim, torrential rains have caused widespread flooding and landslides, severing key highways and isolating communities. The state, still reeling from previous natural disasters, faces renewed challenges with blocked roads and rising river levels threatening further destruction. At least six fatalities have been reported, with ongoing efforts to evacuate tourists and residents from high-risk zones. The persistent adverse weather continues to complicate rescue and relief operations.
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Sarma emphasized Assam’s solidarity, stating: “The people of Assam stand united with our neighbors in West Bengal and Sikkim during this critical hour.” He assured both state governments of Assam’s readiness to provide personnel, equipment, and logistical support, leveraging the state’s experience in managing annual floods to aid its neighbors. The pledge reflects a broader call for unity in the Northeast, where recent weather-related calamities have caused significant loss across multiple states.
The crises in West Bengal and Sikkim highlight the region’s vulnerability to extreme weather, compounded by environmental and infrastructural challenges. As rescue teams battle power outages and disrupted communications, Assam’s offer of assistance provides critical support. Sarma’s proactive approach not only strengthens immediate relief efforts but also reinforces the importance of regional collaboration to address the recurring threat of natural disasters in the Northeast.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has pledged extensive support to West Bengal and Sikkim, where relentless monsoon rains have unleashed catastrophic landslides and floods, causing significant loss of life and widespread infrastructure damage. Announced on October 6, 2025, this commitment underscores Assam’s dedication to regional cooperation as rescue operations intensify amid a rising death toll and thousands stranded in affected areas.
Sarma expressed deep concern over the crisis in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district, where landslides triggered by heavy rainfall have claimed numerous lives, including those of women and children. The deluge, with over 300 mm of rain falling in a 12-hour period, has buried multiple sites under mud and debris, leaving thousands of tourists stranded in isolated hill regions. Major roads and bridges, critical for connectivity, have been destroyed, severely hampering rescue efforts by disaster response teams. Rivers across northern districts are nearing critical levels, flooding low-lying areas and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. A red alert remains in place, with forecasts predicting continued heavy rainfall, raising fears of further landslides and flash floods.
In Sikkim, torrential rains have caused widespread flooding and landslides, severing key highways and isolating communities. The state, still reeling from previous natural disasters, faces renewed challenges with blocked roads and rising river levels threatening further destruction. At least six fatalities have been reported, with ongoing efforts to evacuate tourists and residents from high-risk zones. The persistent adverse weather continues to complicate rescue and relief operations.
Sarma emphasized Assam’s solidarity, stating: “The people of Assam stand united with our neighbors in West Bengal and Sikkim during this critical hour.” He assured both state governments of Assam’s readiness to provide personnel, equipment, and logistical support, leveraging the state’s experience in managing annual floods to aid its neighbors. The pledge reflects a broader call for unity in the Northeast, where recent weather-related calamities have caused significant loss across multiple states.
The crises in West Bengal and Sikkim highlight the region’s vulnerability to extreme weather, compounded by environmental and infrastructural challenges. As rescue teams battle power outages and disrupted communications, Assam’s offer of assistance provides critical support. Sarma’s proactive approach not only strengthens immediate relief efforts but also reinforces the importance of regional collaboration to address the recurring threat of natural disasters in the Northeast.
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