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Sikkim cloudburst: Two persons die among those stranded in Lachen village
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Amid the catastrophe in the northeastern state of Sikkim, following the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in South Lhonak Lake creating havoc across the Teesta basin in Sikkim and North Bengal, a total of 523 tourists were left stranded in the Lachen village out of which, two suffered ca
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Sikkim: IAF airlifts 149 civilians stranded in Lachen and Lachung villages
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Indian Air Force airlifted 149 civilians stranded in Lachen and Lachung villages of Skikim's Mangan District.
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Sikkim Deluge: Death toll rises to 34, 105 people still missing
Updated : 2 years, 5 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: Union MoS Ajay Kumar Mishra discusses recovery, resto
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Union Minister of State for Ministry of Home Affairs Ajay Kumar Mishra on Sunday held a high-level meeting with the Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and took stock of the situation following the flash flood in the state.
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"If previous government had constructed properly..." Sikkim Chief Minister
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Prem Singh Tamang said "The Government of India is providing all possible help. Logistic support, Army, and financial aid for immediate relief are being provided by the government. The Centre is monitoring the situation closely. President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi, and Union HM Amit Shah ca
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Sikkim flash flood death toll rises to 26; 142 people still missing
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
(SSDMA) report of October 6 at midnight, the death toll was registered at 26. It said 2413 people have been rescued, and 1203 houses have been damaged in the flash flood.
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MHA constitutes Inter-Ministerial Central Team to assess damages caused in
Updated : 2 years, 5 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, 5 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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WB: Seven-year-old dead, 5 injured after mortar shell explodes in Jalpaigu
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
A seven-year-old child died and five others were injured after a mortar shell exploded in the Chhapadanga area of Jalpaiguri district, police said.
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Sikkim Lake Burst: 3,000 stranded in Lachen-Lachung to be evacuated
Updated : 2 years, 5 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: 6 soldiers among 19 dead; 103 missing
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
At least 19 people have died, including six army personnel, in the flash floods that occurred in Sikkim in the early hours of Wednesday, the State Disaster Management Authority stated on Thursday.
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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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