Sikkim Flash Flood Death Toll Rises To 26; 142 People Still Missing

At least 10 people were reported dead and more than 80, including 23 Indian Army soldiers missing in flash floods in Sikkim, the authorities said. Reportedly, a cloudburst over Lhonak Lake in north Sikkim triggered the flash flood in the Teesta River basin. Scientists are now exploring whether the strong earthquake that struck Nepal and the surrounding region on Tuesday is responsible for the south Lhonak lake outburst. #Sikkim #SikkimFlashFlood #SikkimCloudburst #CloudburstSikkim #SikkimFlood #teestaRiver #NepalEarthquake #EarthquakeInNepal #NepalEarthquakeTriggeredSikkimFlashFloods ~HT.97~ED.152~ED.155~

The toll in the flash flood in Sikkim mounted to 18. Second day in search of 98 people who were swept away continues and they are still missing.

The flash flood has affected over 25,000 people, damaged more than 1,200 houses and washed away 13 bridges.

The flash flood, which was triggered by a cloudburst in the early hours of Wednesday, has affected 60,870 people. So far, 2,563 people have been rescued from...