Guwahati, June 8 -- The Sikkim government has arranged a helicopter to rescue taxi drivers and local residents stranded in landslide-affected areas in the northern part of the state, officials confirmed on Sunday (June 8, 2025).

The evacuation was organized after several stranded individuals, including tourist taxi drivers, requested help from authorities.

Due to heavy rains and multiple landslides, road connectivity to Chaten in North Sikkim has been cut off, prompting the government to deploy the helicopter for urgent airlift operations.

"In response to distress calls from locals, taxi drivers, and government officials stationed in Chaten, the state has arranged a special helicopter sortie for immediate evacuation," an official said....