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Cloudburst in Sikkim causes flash flood: 23 soldiers killed, extensive search underway

MP Pradeep Kumar | Thursday 05 October, 2023 | 12:15 AM

New Delhi: Cloudburst continues in North Sikkim. 23 soldiers killed in flash flood in River Tees 120 people were swept away by the train. 14 people died. An extensive search is underway to find out Nyam informed. Lots of entertainment with Malayalams. The ccharis are getting trapped.
Army constructions in Lachen Valley Many military vehicles in Bardang. 23 soldiers were drowned in Pakyong district. Thunderstorm at 1:30am on Wednesday Yavum, the water was released from the Chungtang Dam. Rantakaranam. Lonak Lake was covered with clouds. Ton.
The water in the lake overflowed and reached the river Teesta. The water level in the river has risen to 15-20 feet. Low-lying area with pressure beyond danger level Laya Gasoldoba, Domohini, Mekhaliganj, Ghish Tanks flooded. Mangan, Gangtok, Pakyong, Namchiji The trees are under flood.
500 people were shifted to relief camps in Namchi district. It flows from Sikkim through West Bengal into Bangladesh. The river is Teesta. West Bengal – Sikkim in flood. The national highway was washed away at 10 places.

Heavy rain in Sikkim

Sikkim experienced heavy rain since Tuesday night. Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang visited Singhtham region where schools in Mangan, Gangtok, Pakyong and Namchi districts were closed till eight. The army and disaster relief forces are on the scene for rescue operations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assessed the situation over phone with Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang.

North Bengal adjoining Sikkim is on high alert. Evacuating people to safer places. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that she will provide all assistance to Sikkim.

2023-10-04 18:45:00
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