North East

Sikkim: MI-02 helicopter evacuates 17 from Chaten to Pakyong

• 06 Jun 2025

MI-02 helicopter successfully carried out the first evacuation of the day, airlifting 17 individuals from Chaten to Greenfield Airport, Pakyong. The same helicopter has been deployed again to evacuate the remaining stranded persons. To ensure smooth onward travel to Gangtok, SNT buses have been stationed at the airport by the State Government for the evacuees` convenience. Evacuation operations will continue depending on weather conditions and logistical arrangements. Additionally, a medical team from the Health and Family Welfare Department, Pakyong, was present at the airport to carry out preliminary health screenings for the arriving evacuees.