Oct 22, 2023, 12:22PM ISTSource: ANI
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) visited Chungthang on October 22 to assess the aftermath of the flash floods. Triggered by the Lhonak glacier burst in the Sikkim Himalayas on October 3, the incident resulted in heightened water levels in the Teesta River and widespread inundation, leading to casualties and leaving numerous tourists stranded. The flash floods caused substantial disruptions in Sikkim, damaging footbridges, roads, and critical infrastructure.