Indian Army starts helpline numbers in disaster-hit Sikkim

Indian Army starts helpline numbers in disaster-hit Sikkim

After heavy rains, a glacial lake spilled, causing flash floods to occur along the Teesta River that destroyed Sikkim's homes and roads.

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Indian Army starts helpline numbers in disaster-hit SikkimIndian Army starts helpline numbers in disaster-hit Sikkim
Story highlights
  • Indian Army initiates three helpline numbers for families of missing individuals
  • Lake burst in Sikkim triggered by heavy rains and flash floods causes substantial damage
  • Death toll stands at 18, with 102 people reportedly missing, including 22 army members

The Indian Army has initiated three helpline numbers to assist families of individuals, including soldiers, reported missing following a devastating lake burst in Sikkim.

The incident, triggered by heavy rains and subsequent flash floods along the Teesta River, caused substantial destruction to homes and roads in the region.

The three helpline numbers started for families of the missing people are:

Army Helpline No for North Sikkim – 8750887741

Army Helpline for East Sikkim – 8756991895

Army Helpline for missing soldiers – 7588302011

The death toll currently stands at 18, with 102 people reportedly missing, according to the Sikkim government. Out of these, 22 are members of the Indian Army. Rescue operations are underway to locate the missing, with one soldier already rescued and reported to be in stable condition in hospital.

Edited By: Puja Mahanta
Published On: Oct 05, 2023
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