The Indian government has sent Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Kumar Mishra to Sikkim to assess the damage caused by flash floods. Mishra chaired a meeting with state government officials and representatives from various ministries to discuss assistance measures. The government has also formed an Inter-Ministerial Central Team to visit the state and evaluate the situation. Mishra visited affected areas and praised the efforts of the Indian Army and ITBP in conducting rescue operations.