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  • Flash flood caused massive destruction in Sikkim
  • A steel bridge washed away by floodwaters
  • 3 people killed, several army personnel missing

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Sikkim flash flood: Bridge washed away, vehicles submerged in massive destruction

The flash flood in Sikkim has caused massive destruction. Three persons have been killed and a steel bridge has been washed away.

Sikkim flash flood: Bridge washed away, vehicles submerged in massive destruction

The flash flood in Sikkim following a cloudburst and release of water from the Chungthang dam has caused massive destruction.

The Teesta River basin overflowed, completely washing away a steel bridge known as the Indreni bridge in Gangtok.

As many as 23 army personnel have been reported missing and 41 vehicles submerged in the floodwaters.

Border Road Organisation and National Disaster Response Force teams are conducting rescue operations and many locals have been safely evacuated. Officials have confirmed three deaths so far.

All the affected people of Singtam town have been taken to safe places and residents of Dikchu village have been evacuated to a nearby school.

Also watch: Sikkim: 23 army personnel missing after flash flood, NDRF teams join rescue

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