In the wake of heavy rainfall and landslides, efforts are being made today to evacuate more than 1,200 domestic and 15 foreign tourists stranded in Lachung and Chungthang in Mangan District.

The District Collector of Mangan, Hem Kumar Chettri, informed All India Radio that while airlifting the stranded tourists is currently not possible due to poor weather conditions and road connectivity is also blocked at many places. However, he informed that all tourists are safe in their hotels. Mr. Chettri assured that once the weather permits, they will ensure the safe return of tourists.