Hyderabad: On October 4, a sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim unleashed a catastrophic flash flood in the serene Teesta River, devastating the picturesque Lachen Valley. This calamity struck at around 1:30 a.m., catching the locals off-guard.
In the wake of this disaster, the news that deeply concerns us is the 23 army personnel who are currently missing. The floodwaters have engulfed 41 vehicles, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Let’s look at the latest updates on the devastating flash floods in Sikkim.