More than 20 Indian soldiers missing after flash floods in northeastern Sikkim state

Twenty-three Indian army soldiers are missing after a cloudburst triggered flash floods in the northeastern state of Sikkim.

The flooding occurred along the Teesta River in Lachen valley, a statement from India’s army said Wednesday, adding that search efforts were underway. Flood waters inundate buildings along the Teesta river in Sikkim, India, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. The flooding occurred along the Teesta River in Lachen valley, a statement from India’s army said Wednesday, adding that search efforts were underway. Water levels of the Teesta river rises in Sikkim, India, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.

Defense authorities told the Press Trust of India news agency that 80 local residents have been safely evacuated so far. The agency reported that a bridge over the Teesta River was also washed away in the floods early on Wednesday.

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