The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), under Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba reviewed the situation in Sikkim on Monday. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary of Sikkim informed that road connectivity has been established in most of the areas. He further informed that as a result of improvement in weather conditions, it has become possible to start evacuation and air lifting of stranded people. 80 people have been evacuated this morning. The Chief Secretary also briefed the committee that 28 relief camps have been established and more than six thousand 800 people have taken shelter in them. He said, all essential supplies including food items, medicines and LPG are being supplied in affected areas.
 
Director General IMD Mrutunjay Mohapatra informed the committee that weather forecast is likely to remain favorable from 11th to 13th October. DG, NDRF briefed the Committee that six teams have been deployed in the state for rescue and relief operations. Further, three reserve teams of NDRF are available on standby at Siliguri. Adequate number of teams and assets of Army and Air Force have been deployed to assist the state in rescue and restoration efforts.
 
During the meeting, Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla said that that the situation is being monitored 24×7 by the Central Government at highest level. He said, the Inter Ministerial Coordination Team has reached Sikkim to take stock of the situation.
 
Reviewing relief and rescue measures, the Cabinet Secretary, Mr Gauba emphasized that the evacuation of people in shortest possible time should be the priority for Government of Sikkim and Central Agencies. He said, Bailey Bridges should be launched on priority to restore road connectivity for the people where bridges have been washed away. The Cabinet Secretary assured that Central Government shall provide all possible support and assistance for the State.