Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:18am on 07 Oct 2023,Saturday India
The devastating flash flood in the Teesta river, triggered by a cloudburst in Lhonak Lake, has wreaked havoc in Sikkim. The disaster has claimed 53 lives, including seven Armymen, with 142 people still missing. Over 25,000 people have been affected, 2,413 rescued, and 6,875 are in relief camps. Chief Minister Tamang announced relief measures, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah released ₹44.8 crore for aid. Infrastructure, including 13 bridges, was destroyed. Tourist rescues were hampered by weather, and early warning systems for glacial floods are being planned. IMD predicts continued rain in Mangan district.
