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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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West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visits flood-affected areas in Bagdogr
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Bose said, "The situation is very very disturbing, people have suffered. There is uncertainty even now. We have to see what can be done immediately as a way of relief and also what preventive measures can be taken. Before the floods, during the floods and after the floods there are various t
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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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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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Cloudburst in North Sikkim leads to flooding in four districts in West Ben
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The National Highway-10 connecting Gangtok to Siliguri has been completely washed away near the Likhuvir-Setijhora stretch. Immediate repairs on a war footing will be taken as and when the water recedes in Teesta. The Chief Engineer along with the entire team has rushed to the location. Read More
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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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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Sikkim: 23 Army jawans missing due to flash flood in Teesta River of Lache
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO) Guwahati informed about the incident on X and posted, "23 army personnel have been reported missing due to a flash flood that occurred in Teesta River in Lachen Valley after a sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim."
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Top Army officer highlights role of force in nation building, environment
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
A top Army officer on Tuesday said unregulated and unplanned development and deforestation have made an adverse impact on the environment, leading to climate change, floods and landslides in recent times.
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