Flash floods that breached Chungthang dam triggered by a cloudburst at Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim and parts of north Bengal prompted a concerned chief minister, Mamata Banerjee to ask state administration to be battle ready to launch rescue and relief operation on a war footing.
“Deeply concerned on getting the news of 23 soldiers missing after a flash flood in Sikkim which followed a cloudburst in the region. While expressing solidarity and promise of assistance from our government side if sought on this matter, I also urge all concerned in North Bengal to maintain maximal vigil in the current season to prevent disasters,” Miss Banerjee posted on X.
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