Tuesday s massive earthquake in Nepal, the tremors of which were also felt in Delhi-NCR, may have triggered floods in Sikkim, damaging hydropower project. Further cloud outburst triggered flash flood in Sikkim on Wednesday.
India News: NEW DELHI: On Tuesday afternoon, four earthquakes jolted Nepal in a span of just one hour, sending strong tremors across large parts of north India.
Scientists are exploring whether the strong earthquake that rocked Nepal and the neighbouring region is the reason behind the outburst of the south Lhonak lake triggering flash flood in Sikkim.
Multiple government agencies and scientific expeditions red-flagged the vulnerability of Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim to a glacial lake outburst flood. | Latest News India