The flash floods originated from the lake that coursed through the river Teesta on Wednesday, causing widespread damage downstream, destroying the 1,200 MW Teesta Urja dam, and leaving at least 14 dead and over 120 people missing.
Locals also fear that if the walls were to be breached, the devastation downhill across the villages of Challamthang, Pacheykhani, and Rorathang connecting Sikkim alternatively with West Bengal through Kalimpong Hills could also get cut off.
Altogether, 23 soldiers of Indian Army had gone missing due to the flash floods. With the rescue of one soldier, the operation to locate and rescue other 22 soldiers is underway.
In addition, over 3000 tourists are feared to be stranded in different parts of the State. 12-14 workers working in Teesta Stage 3 dam in Chungthang are still stranded in the tunnels of the dam.
Gangtok, Oct 4: A cloudburst-induced flash floods has wreaked havoc across four districts of Sikkim. The state Disaster Control Room at SSDMA has compiled...
While maks shift houses of labourers in the area were swept away with any vehicles being damaged. Collectively, 3000–4000 people were evacuated from Rangpo last night before 2 a.m.
