LIVE UPDATES | Sikkim Floods: 14 Dead, 102 Missing In Sikkim's Flood Havoc

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

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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05 October 2023

12:37 IST

Sikkim Floods LIVE: Search Operations Underway 

According to the Defence Spokesperson, Guwahati, 23 Army personnel are reportedly missing and some vehicles submerged under slush at Bardang near Singtam after a flash flood in the Teesta River in Lachen valley caused due to sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim. Search operations are underway.

11:21 IST

Sikkim Flood News Live: Over 3000 Tourists Stranded

V.B. Pathak, the Chief Secretary of Sikkim, has reported that more than 3,000 tourists from various regions of the country are presently stranded in the state due to the ongoing disaster. After a thorough assessment of the situation, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba issued directives on Wednesday, highlighting the immediate need to evacuate individuals trapped inside the Chungthang dam tunnel and giving priority to the evacuation of tourists.