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Sikkim flash floods: 10 dead, 22 army men among 82 missing, several injured

The release of water from the Chungthang dam led to a sudden increase in water levels up to 15-20 feet high downstream.

Moneycontrol News | October 05, 2023 / 11:29 IST
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23 army personnel are missing after a sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim has resulted in a flash flood in the Teesta River in Lachen valley in North Sikkim. (Image: ANI)
Following an abrupt cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim, 10 people died and 80 went missing including 22 army personnel, officials said. (Image: ANI)
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All 10 who died were identified as civilians, officials further added. Three of them were washed up in North Bengal. (Image: ANI)
All 10 who died were identified as civilians, officials further added. Three of them were washed up in North Bengal. (Image: ANI)
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The release of water from the Chungthang dam led to a sudden increase in water levels up to 15-20 feet high downstream. (Image: ANI)
The release of water from the Chungthang dam led to a sudden increase in water levels up to 15-20 feet high downstream. (Image: ANI)
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Army vehicles parked at Bardang near Singtam got affected as officials said 41 vehicles submerged under the water. (Image: ANI)
3000 tourists from various parts of the country were reported to be stranded in Sikkim, as per state chief secretary VB Pathak. (Image: ANI)
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The floods started at around 1.30 am on October 4, officials said. (Image: ANI)
The floods started at around 1.30 am on October 4, officials said. (Image: ANI)

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