Sikkim flash flood: Death toll reaches 33, over 105 still missing

The death toll in the massive flash flood in Sikkim reached 56 on Saturday. According to reports, 26 bodies have been recovered from Sikkim so far. The disaster management authorities have also confirmed 26 deaths in Sikkim so far. Four bodies were recovered from the Mangan district, six from Gangtok, and 16, including seven Indian Army personnel, from the Pakyong district. Reports said that 30 bodies have been found in the basin of the Teesta River in West Bengal as well. According to the West Bengal government, they have recovered 30 bodies from three districts: Siliguri, Jalpaiguri, and Cooch Behar in the basin of the Teesta River. Reports revealed that the search for at least 142 people in Sikkim, including Army personnel, is underway. #Sikkim #SikkimFlashFlood #SikkimCloudburst #CloudburstSikkim #SikkimFlood #teestaRiver ~PR.151~ED.102~GR.125~HT.96~

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.

23 Army personnel had gone missing from Sikkim's Bardang area when the flood struck.