Overview

• GTA scheduled an emergency Sabha on October 14 to shape relief and rehabilitation following the October 4 disaster that killed over 20 people.
• Tea estate managers in Mirik agreed in principle to provide land for displaced families, with construction to begin after formal handover and demarcation.
• The district launched reliefdarj.in to let residents request rescue support, apply for assistance, and seek reissuance of lost documents.
• Infrastructure work advanced as PWD inspected the Pulbazar bridge, road restoration progressed toward Thaneline, and road and power returned in the Pulungdung–Riyang belt.
• Officials cite more than 500 houses destroyed and continue targeted support in shelters, including Female Hygiene Counters and distribution of Iron and Folic Acid tablets.