According to the police, the victims, after spotting the mortar shell, tried to physically inspect it, which was carried to the area by the floodwaters when it exploded on Thursday night.
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.
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.
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.
The Himalayan state of Sikkim has been facing numerous challenges due to climate change, and for the last several years, the state has been witnessing unprecedented rain, landslides, etc.
