23 Armymen missing after cloud burst causes flash floods in Sikkim, according to Kolkata News.

NEW DELHI: At least 23 Armymen are reportedly missing after a flash flood in the Teesta River in Sikkim’s Lachen valley. Some army establishments along the valley have been affected. The reason for the sudden flooding is said to be the release of water from the Chungthang dam after a cloud burst in the area. This led to an increase in water level by up to 20 feet downstream.

Army vehicles parked at Bardang near Singtam have also been affected by the flash flood. Search operations are currently underway to locate the missing Armymen.

Summary:
★At least 23 Armymen are missing after a flash flood in the Teesta River in Sikkim’s Lachen valley.
★Army establishments in the valley have been affected by the flooding.
★The flash flood was caused by the release of water from the Chungthang dam after a cloud burst in the area.
★The water level downstream increased by up to 20 feet.
★Army vehicles parked at Bardang near Singtam have also been affected.
★Search operations are underway to find the missing Armymen.

Source: Watch <!-★–>Sikkim flash floods: 23 army men missing after cloud burst in Lachen Valley