The bursting of the Himani Lake in North Sikkim news late on Tuesday night has resulted in the disappearance of at least 30 people and the collapse of six bridges that connect Chungthang and Rangpo, which is a rapid and sad turn of events.
The eruption was reported to have happened at Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim news by the Central Water Commission (CWC).
Rescue operations are in progress, although it is currently unknown how many people are still missing. Sikkim news State Disaster Management Authority Director Prabhakar Rai reported, “So far, we have received reports of seven people missing.”
Additionally, according to a statement issued by the military, at least 23 servicemen remain missing. Some military facilities in the Lachen Valley have been impacted, according to the statement. At least 23 employees are reported missing, and there have been reports of some vehicles being stuck in the mud close to Singtam.
The three Sikkim districts of Mangan (North Sikkim), Pakyong, and Gangtok (East Sikkim) have all experienced severe damage, with Mangan being the worst-hit. They have also expressed worry over the Teesta River’s growing water levels, which are expected to reach the danger level in the coming hours. Flood warnings have been issued for various regions in Bangladesh and North Bengal.
The situation started on Tuesday night when Lachen’s water levels started increasing quickly. It was said by Prabhakar Rai that “there was a military establishment in the area.”
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Regional Office in Gangtok has emphasized that cloud bursts were not the cause of the flooding. Cloud bursts often happen when a small area has intense rainfall of at least 100 mm per hour, which has not happened in the previous 24 hours.
In addition to the missing people, at least six bridges between Chungthang and Rangpo have been destroyed. According to an official, National Highway 10, which in some sections runs parallel to the Teesta River and is regarded as Sikkim’s lifeline, has been seriously damaged.
Roads have suffered significant damage, and communications with North Sikkim have been hampered. According to the authority, several areas have become inaccessible.
As a result of the low pressure system and related cyclonic circulation, West Bengal has experienced significant rainfall, which has caused flooding in various districts. Up until Thursday, the eastern state should experience an increase in rainfall activity, according to the IMD.
An official from the state government reported that “due to heavy rainfall, a flood-like situation has developed in at least seven districts, including Birbhum, Bankura, West Bardhaman, East Bardhaman, West Midnapore, Hooghly, and Howrah.”
Over a thousand individuals from the Bankura district have been relocated to safer areas. In the districts of Bankura and Purulia, there are now relief camps. Tarpaulin, dry meals, water, and medications are among the basic supplies that have been prepared. A top official from the state’s Disaster Management and Civil Defence Department said, “We are constantly monitoring the situation.
