23 Army jawans missing due to flash flood in Teesta River in Lachen Valley, Sikkim

Updated on Wednesday, October 04, 2023 09:41 AM IST

Sikkim: 23 Army jawans missing due to flash flood in Teesta River

The Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO) Guwahati informed about the incident on X and posted, "23 army personnel have been reported missing due to a flash flood that occurred in Teesta River in Lachen Valley after a sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim

flash flood at Muguthang in North Sikkim resulted in complete damage of two permanent bridges at Dikchu and Toong . Locals being rescued by BRO Karamyogis and rescue ops is under progress to save lives.@SpokespersonMoD @adgpi @BROindia pic.twitter.com/AfovOyq5gr
— PRO, GUWAHATI, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, GOVT OF INDIA (@prodefgau) October 4, 2023

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