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Four rescued from flash floods in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kathua

The four people had gone for work on the construction of a bridge but were caught due to the sudden rise of water. They were successfully rescued after several hours.

20 February 2024, 11:16 IST

Four rescued from flash floods in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kathua

Four rescued from flash floods in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kathua

Four rescued from flash floods in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kathua

20 February 2024, 11:16 IST

Gloomy 2023 for Sikkim as flash flood wreaks havoc; Dalai Lama's visit brings some solace

However, the visit of Dalai Lama to the Himalayan state in December after over a decade brought some solace to the people scarred by the devastation, as over 30,000 people listened to his sermons on Buddhist philosophy at Gangtok's Paljor Stadium.

17 December 2023, 08:44 IST

Gloomy 2023 for Sikkim as flash flood wreaks havoc; Dalai Lama's visit brings some solace

Gloomy 2023 for Sikkim as flash flood wreaks havoc; Dalai Lama's visit brings some solace

Gloomy 2023 for Sikkim as flash flood wreaks havoc; Dalai Lama's visit brings some solace

17 December 2023, 08:44 IST

One dead, 11 missing in flash floods around Indonesia's Lake Toba

The flash floods dragged large stones, trees and mud down hillsides, leaving some houses buried to the roof.

03 December 2023, 06:09 IST

One dead, 11 missing in flash floods around Indonesia's Lake Toba

One dead, 11 missing in flash floods around Indonesia's Lake Toba

One dead, 11 missing in flash floods around Indonesia's Lake Toba

03 December 2023, 06:09 IST

High-level committee to examine Teesta Stage III dam breach: Sikkim CM

To address the gravity of the situation and ensure accountability, the Cabinet has directed... to form a high-level committee comprising technical experts, financial experts, and other relevant subject experts, CM Prem Singh Tamang said.

20 October 2023, 09:45 IST

High-level committee to examine Teesta Stage III dam breach: Sikkim CM

High-level committee to examine Teesta Stage III dam breach: Sikkim CM

High-level committee to examine Teesta Stage III dam breach: Sikkim CM

20 October 2023, 09:45 IST

Central team leaves for Delhi after assessing situation in flood hit Sikkim

On Tuesday the central team had visited North Sikkim's Mangan district the worst flood-affected district with over 30,000 people affected by the flash flood in the district.

11 October 2023, 10:03 IST

Central team leaves for Delhi after assessing situation in flood hit Sikkim

Central team leaves for Delhi after assessing situation in flood hit Sikkim

Central team leaves for Delhi after assessing situation in flood hit Sikkim

11 October 2023, 10:03 IST

Sikkim flash flood: Toll mounts to 34, IAF begins rescuing stranded tourists

Since bodies are still being found from the slush and debris left behind by the river in both the states, the exact casualty count will be clear in the next few days after collating the details, officials said.

09 October 2023, 08:56 IST

Sikkim flash flood: Toll mounts to 34, IAF begins rescuing stranded tourists

Sikkim flash flood: Toll mounts to 34, IAF begins rescuing stranded tourists

Sikkim flash flood: Toll mounts to 34, IAF begins rescuing stranded tourists

09 October 2023, 08:56 IST

'Central discrimination' against affected people in north Bengal after Sikkim tragedy, alleges Mamata

Banerjee said that the narrow stretch of land in north Bengal, the “sensitive chicken's neck area” (that connects the rest of the country to the north-eastern state) has also been affected.

07 October 2023, 15:35 IST

'Central discrimination' against affected people in north Bengal after Sikkim tragedy, alleges Mamata

'Central discrimination' against affected people in north Bengal after Sikkim tragedy, alleges Mamata

'Central discrimination' against affected people in north Bengal after Sikkim tragedy, alleges Mamata

07 October 2023, 15:35 IST

Sikkim govt urges tourists to postpone travel plans as flash flood wreaks havoc

The Tourism and Civil Aviation Department also said that all the tourists stranded at Lachung and Lachen areas are safe and nothing adverse has so far been reported about them.

05 October 2023, 16:00 IST

Sikkim govt urges tourists to postpone travel plans as flash flood wreaks havoc

Sikkim govt urges tourists to postpone travel plans as flash flood wreaks havoc

Sikkim govt urges tourists to postpone travel plans as flash flood wreaks havoc

05 October 2023, 16:00 IST

'Many of us left just with our suitcases': Tales of people affected by flooded Teesta

A group of tourists from Kolkata on a motorcycle-cum-trekking trip was stuck near Singtem without food and no means of getting back as the NH 10, the highway that links Sikkim to the rest of India, had been washed away or had caved in at different areas.

05 October 2023, 10:52 IST

'Many of us left just with our suitcases': Tales of people affected by flooded Teesta

'Many of us left just with our suitcases': Tales of people affected by flooded Teesta

'Many of us left just with our suitcases': Tales of people affected by flooded Teesta

05 October 2023, 10:52 IST

5 dead, 23 army personnel missing after flash flood in Sikkim

Due to sudden cloudburst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim, a flash flood occurred in the Teesta River in Lachen valley, defence sources said.

04 October 2023, 04:04 IST

5 dead, 23 army personnel missing after flash flood in Sikkim

5 dead, 23 army personnel missing after flash flood in Sikkim

5 dead, 23 army personnel missing after flash flood in Sikkim

04 October 2023, 04:04 IST