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Sikkim Deluge: Death toll rises to 34, 105 people still missing
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
As per the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) report of October 9 at 10:00 am, the death toll was registered at 34. It further said that 105 have been reported as missing.
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Sikkim flash floods: Mortal remains of 8 Army personnel recovered, search
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"Deeply pained by the tragic loss of precious lives including eight Army personnel in the recent flash floods arising out of a glacial lake burst in Sikkim," the Defence Minister said in a post on X.
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MHA constitutes Inter-Ministerial Central Team to assess damages caused in
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has constituted an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) to assess damages caused due to a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) leading to a surge in flows in the Teesta River causing flash flood in Sikkim on October 4.
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Sikkim Deluge: Search continues for missing soldiers, evacuation of strand
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to an official statement from the Public Relations Officer (PRO) Indian Army, the search operation for the missing soldiers continues with the focus now on the downstream areas of Teesta Barrage.
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Sikkim Lake Burst: 3,000 stranded in Lachen-Lachung to be evacuated
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"As per the checkpost data available, around 3,000 people are stranded in Lachen and Lachung. These include 700-800 drivers and 150 people who have gone there on motorcycles. We will evacuate all with helicopters of the Army and Air Force. Army made those who are stuck in Lachen and Lachu
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Sikkim flash floods: Connectivity, communication break down; families wait
Updated : 2 years, 7 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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Globoil - An Epitome of Global Agri-Trade Insights Celebrates its 26th Rem
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 5: Globoil India, celebrating its 26th year, is acknowledged as one of the largest global events in the agri-space, focusing on edible oil. This significant conference, hosted by Tefla's at the Westin Powai Lake, Mumbai, has consistently served as an inc
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14 dead, 102 missing in Sikkim flash flood
Updated : 2 years, 7 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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Sikkim flash flood: One of 23 missing soldiers rescued, search on for othe
Updated : 2 years, 7 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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43 missing in flash flood triggered by cloudburst in Sikkim, rescue ops un
Updated : 2 years, 7 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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Sikkim floods: It's time to help each other and stay united, says BJP stat
Updated : 2 years, 7 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, 7 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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