Sikkim Floods Live Updates: Flash floods in Sikkim's Lachen valley,
triggered by a cloudburst and dam release, leave 23 Army personnel missing.
Rescue efforts are underway amidst heavy rain alerts.
Sikkim Floods LIVE: On Tuesday night, a
sudden cloudburst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim triggered a flash flood in
the river Teesta, resulting in 23 Army personnel being reported missing. The
surge in water levels was further intensified by the release of water from the Chungthang
dam, causing downstream water levels to rise significantly, reaching heights of
15-20 feet. The torrential floodwaters swept away Army vehicles parked at
Bardang near Singtam, leading to ongoing search operations to locate the
missing personnel. The flash flood also inflicted damage on several Army
establishments along the Lachen valley, with efforts underway to assess the
full extent of the impact.
The Singtham
footbridge over the Teesta River collapsed under the force of the overflowing
waters. Sections of National Highway 10, vital for connecting West Bengal to
Sikkim, were washed away, resulting in blocked or unserviceable roads in Namchi
following the flash flood.
The
India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert, warning of heavy
rainfall in Gangtok, Gyalshing, Pakyong, and Soreng districts for the next two
days. Additionally, a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall has been issued
for Mangan and Namchi districts. The situation is being closely monitored as
authorities work to manage and respond to the aftermath of the flash flood.
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