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Union Power Ministry reviews impact of flash floods in Teesta basin on hyd
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Ministry added that the quantum of damage at all the project sites will be assessed in detail after the water level recedes.
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Sikkim flash floods: Connectivity, communication break down; families wait
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Locals from nearby areas and different parts of the state are shocked by the situation on the ground and said they haven't witnessed a disaster of this scale in their lifetime.
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Sikkim Flash Flood: Search for 22 missing Indian Army Personnel Continues
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The search and rescue operation by the Indian Army for the 22 missing soldiers continues. Meanwhile, Troops of Trishakti Corps are extending medical aid and telephone connectivity to civilians and tourists stranded in the areas of Chungthang, Lachung and Lachen in North Sikkim.
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14 dead, 102 missing in Sikkim flash flood
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Sikkim Government on Wednesday confirmed that 14 people have died so far in the flash floods that occurred in Sikkim in the early hours of Wednesday. The 14 deceased are all civilians while 102 people are still missing.
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Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama expresses grief over loss of life in S
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, has expressed his grief over the loss of life and widespread damage to property that occurred in Sikkim as a result of the flash flood on Tuesday night, his office informed on Wednesday in a press statement
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Bhutan Foreign Minister expresses condolences to kin of deceased in Sikkim
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the flash flood in Sikkim. It is a real tragedy and we offer our prayers for strength, support to those affected and quick recovery from the calamity," the Bhutanese foreign minister wrote on 'X' formerly Twitter on Wed
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Sikkim flash flood: One of 23 missing soldiers rescued, search on for othe
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
One soldier of 23 reported missing after a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst over the Lhona Lake in North Sikkim, has been rescued, the Army informed through a statement on Wednesday.
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Sikkim flash floods: NDRF rescues 7 people in Singtam after cloudburst
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Wednesday conducted a successful rescue operation in Sikkim's Singtam town, saving seven people from the aftermath of a cloudburst that led to a flood-like situation.
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43 missing in flash flood triggered by cloudburst in Sikkim, rescue ops un
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to Sikkim District Magistrate, Tashi Chopel, "A lot of buildings and vehicles have been damaged by sludge. There are also reports of loss of lives, with around 20 people missing. We are also hearing about 23 casualties in the army, which needs to be confirmed with them. 3000-400
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Mamata Banerjee expresses concern over Sikkim cloud burst; promises assist
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"Deeply concerned on getting the news of 23 soldiers missing after a flash flood in Sikkim which followed a cloudburst in the region. While expressing solidarity and promise of assistance from our government side if sought on this matter, I also urge all concerned in North Bengal to maintain
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Sikkim floods: It's time to help each other and stay united, says BJP stat
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
In the wake of the devastation caused by cloud burst in Sikkim, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Dilli Ram Thapa on Wednesday urged the people of the state to stand together in difficult times and help each other to overcome the destruction.
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South Lhonak Lake in North West Sikkim experiences lake outburst, triggers
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to the Legislator of Tumin–Lingee Assembly constituency, Sikkim, Ugyen Tshering Gyatso Bhutia, "The South Lhonak lake situated in North West Sikkim experienced an outburst in the early hours of Wednesday morning due to incessant monsoon rainfall. Areas near River Teesta ha
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