Floods & Landslides Devastate Sikkim: 14 Confirmed Dead, 102 Missing
A calamitous cloud burst at Lhonak Lake in north Sikkim causes flash floods in the Teesta river
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A calamitous cloud burst at Lhonak Lake in north Sikkim causes flash floods in the Teesta river
At least 23 Indian army personnel have gone missing in the north-eastern state of Sikkim after a cloud burst triggered massive flash floods, officials said.
A cloudburst triggered a flash flood in North Sikkim on Wednesday after the water levels of the Teesta River rose to an alarming level overnight, authorities said. The cloudburst occurred over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim.
A sudden cloud burst in Sikkim has caused 23 army personnel to go missing, while a flash flood has occurred in the Teesta River. The release of water from the Chungthang dam has led to an increase in water levels downstream, affecting army vehicles and establishments. A 'high alert' has been declared in North and East Sikkim due to the rising water levels, and residents living along the banks of the Teesta River have been advised to evacuate. The exact cause of the surge in water levels is unknown, but immediate action is being taken.
North Sikkim Flash Floods Live Updates, October 4: Rescue operations are underway and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has taken stock of the situation.