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New Delhi: A flash flood was triggered in Sikkim after a cloudburst early today causing mass destruction in the state. Keeping in mind the safety of the people, the government has issued an order regarding the closure of schools in the state. A cloudburst was experienced in the state today following which there was a flash flood which has caused loss of life and property; three dead bodies of civilians have been found and 23 Indian Army Jawans have been missing since morning. The Singhtam Foot Bridge over River Teesta had collapsed because of the overflowing river and that has caused damage to many Army establishments along the Lachen Valley. Efforts are still going on to assess the full extent of the damage that has been caused by this natural calamity. Several sections of the National Highway (NH) 10 connecting West Bengal to Sikkim, have also been washed away and many roads are also blocked.
Sikkim Cloudburst: Schools Closed Till October 8
The Education Department, Government of Sikkim has issued a circular which states that all government schools in the State will remain shut till October 8 2023. The circular has been issued after a flood alert was called for, by the Sikkim State Disaster Management of Sikkim (SSDMS). There has been no separate notice regarding private schools of the state.
23 Indian Army Personnel Missing
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