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Tragedy Strikes Sikkim: India Floods Claim 14 Lives and Leave 102 Missing
In this heartbreaking video, we delve into the devastating floods that have struck the northeastern Indian province of Sikkim. The calamity unfolded after heavy rainfall caused a frigid lake to overflow, triggering flash floods down a picturesque mountain valley. As a result, at least 14 lives have been lost, and the whereabouts of 102 individuals remain unknown.
This tragic incident, which occurred on a fateful Wednesday, has left a profound impact on more than 22,000 people, with 22 army personnel among those reported missing. Furthermore, over 3,000 travelers found themselves stranded as the floods washed away vital highways and bridges, cutting off essential access routes.
The catastrophe at Lhonak Lake unfolded after an unprecedented amount of rainfall, which was more than four times the usual, inundated the state during a deluge. This led to a partial dam collapse in the Teesta valley, near the border with China. Shocking video footage captures the muddy waters surging into inhabited areas, resulting in the collapse of homes and the submersion of army bases.
Rescue operations are being conducted in extremely challenging conditions, with relentless rain, swift currents in the Teesta River, and the loss of roads and bridges at multiple locations. The situation is further compounded by the looming threat of more rainfall and continued disruption of mobile and phone communication lines.
This event represents the latest in a series of extreme weather occurrences that have afflicted the vulnerable Himalayan mountain region in South Asia. The region has been heavily impacted by the climate crisis, experiencing excessive and untimely rainfall, flooding, and landslides.
During the monsoon season, the hilly state of Himachal Pradesh saw the loss of approximately 250 lives due to exceptionally heavy rains that washed away large sections of roads and triggered devastating avalanches.
The video sheds light on the harsh reality of this region's extreme vulnerability to climate change, emphasizing the urgent need for coordinated efforts to mitigate these disasters. Pema Gyamtsho, the Director-General of the Nepal-based Global Center for Integrated Mountain Development, reflects on the gravity of the situation and the repeated occurrences of deadly flash floods across the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region during this monsoon, underscoring the urgent need for action.
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