Flash Flood Hits Indian Army Unit Near Sikkim’s Border, 23 Soldiers Missing

In a tragic incident, 23 soldiers are missing as a powerful flash flood, triggered by...

Grace Turner

Published: 10:51 am October 4, 2023

Updated: 10:38 am October 8, 2025

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In a tragic incident, 23 soldiers are missing as a powerful flash flood, triggered by intense rainfall, swept through a remote valley in the mountainous northeast Sikkim state. The Indian army confirmed the incident on Wednesday, revealing the devastation caused by the torrential thick brown water.

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A video released by an army spokesperson displayed the force of the flood, washing away roads and ripping down power lines in the thickly forested valley. The flash flood occurred due to a sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim, leading to a surge in the Teesta River.

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