Sikkim gets back to normal, death toll 130

Gangtok: It has been a week since an earthquake of magnitude 6.8 devastated Sikkim. killing 74 people and injuring many others. The death toll in the earthquake has hit 130 people.

Most of the connecting roads in Sikkim have started opening up again even as rescue and relief work continues despite heavy rains and mudslides.

52 new relief camps have also been set up.

The main concern now is to prevent the outbreak of any water-borne diseases.

Chief Minister Pawan Chamling has promised to help all those affected in the earthquake.