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Cloudburst In North Sikkim, 30 Missing And Search Operation Is Underway
At least 30 people were reported missing in flash floods triggered by a glacial lake outburst in north Sikkim late on October 3, night. The sudden cloudburst created havoc amongst people, in Sikkim, and the situation is likely to worsen in the region. "The exact number of people who have gone missing is still not confirmed. We are gathering details," said concerned officials. Meanwhile, a search operation is underway.
Tags: Glacier, Lake, Cloudburst, north sikkim, Search Operations
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Cloud Burst Over Lhonak Lake In North Sikkim, 23 Army Personnel Missing
Ah sudden cloudburst occurred, leading to flash floods in Teesta River in Lachen Valley, North Sikkim. Some army establishments along the valley have been affected and efforts are on to confirm details. Furthermore, if sources to beleive, 23 Indian Army personnel have been reported missing and some vehicles are reported submerged under the slush. Search operations are underway. This is a developing story, details are awaited.
Tags: north sikkim, Lhonak Lake, Cloudburst, army personnel, environment, flash floods
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
