Sikkim is expected to receive more rainfall, exacerbating the flash flood situation in the region, according to the India Meteorological Department. The weather agency has issued warnings of widespread rainfall with thunderstorms in Sikkim, as well as in regions such as Jharkhand, Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The flash floods have caused significant damage to public infrastructure and properties, with 14 people dead and over 100 missing. The NH-10, a crucial highway, has also been severely impacted.
Sikkim Floods Live Updates: Flash floods in Sikkims Lachen valley, triggered by a cloudburst and dam release, leave 23 Army personnel missing. Rescue efforts are underway amidst heavy rain alerts.
Sikkim Floods Live Updates: Flash floods in Sikkims Lachen valley, triggered by a cloudburst and dam release, leave 23 Army personnel missing. Rescue efforts are underway amidst heavy rain alerts.
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.