43 missing in flash flood triggered by cloudburst in Sikkim, rescue ops underway
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ANI
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- 04 Oct 2023
As many as 43 people, including army soldiers and civilians, have been reported missing after South Lhonak Lake, situated in North West Sikkim experienced a glacial lake outburst and triggered flash floods due to incessant rainfall in the region.
Around 3,000-4,000 people were evacuated last night in and around Rangpo and 5 relief camps were also opened in the district, said an official.
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