October 5, 2023 1:53 PM

Death toll due to flash flood in Sikkim rises to 14; around 102 reported missing

In Sikkim, death toll following devastating flash flood mounted to 14 and around 102 reported missing. The sudden glacial lake outburst took place yesterday over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim led to a flash flood in the Teesta River in Lachen Valley. Search operations are underway.  Three teams of NDRF are deployed for this purpose. Two more teams from Guahati and Patna are ready to rush Sikkim. The NDRF team from Chungthang will be airlifted when the weather permits. Likewise, essential comm...