A flash flood occurred in the Teesta River in Lachen valley.
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Vibha Sharma
Chandigarh, October 4
As many as 23 Army personnel have gone missing due to flash flood along the Teesta river triggered by a sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim.
Due to a sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim, a flash flood occurred in Teesta River in Lachen Valley. Some army establishments along the valley have been affected and efforts are on to confirm details. 23 personnel have been reported missing and some vehicles are reported submerged under the slush. Search operations are underway: Defence PRO, Guwahati
This was after the release of water from Chungthang dam that led to a rise in water level downstream. Search and rescue operations are underway.
The IMD had earlier reported a lake outburst at Chungthang in North Sikkim following which a flash flood alert has been issued leading to rise in the water levels of the Teesta river to an alarming level.
“Water levels is rising constantly,” said IMD Director General Mrityunjaya Mohapatra, adding, “A Lake of North Sikkim busted a few hours ago causing concerned in the catchment of River Teesta. Low lying areas such as Gazoldoba, Domohani , Mekhaliganj, Ghish, Bangladesh area may be affected. Please be alert.”