A “sudden cloudburst” over Lhonak Lake in the northern part of the state of Sikkim caused waters to rise dramatically along the Teesta River, causing devastating flooding.
Updated Oct 4, 2023 3:40 PM CESTIndian Army officials reported that 23 soldiers were missing after intense rain caused a flash flood in a remote mountain valley near Chungthang, India on Oct. 4.Five people have died and 23 Indian Army personnel are missing in India’s northeastern state of Sikkim after a cloudburst led to flash floods.
River water levels rose very quickly, increasing to around 15-20 feet higher than normal, said the Army, which added that 41 of its vehicles were submerged under the resulting slush.
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