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Did Nepal earthquakes trigger flash flood in Sikkim? Scientists explore cause

DNA Wednesday, 4 October 2023
Scientists are exploring whether the strong earthquake that rocked Nepal and the neighbouring region is the reason behind the outburst of the south Lhonak lake triggering flash flood in Sikkim.
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 At least 10 people were reported dead and more than 80, including 23 Indian Army soldiers missing in flash floods in Sikkim, the authorities said. Reportedly, a cloudburst over Lhonak Lake in north Sikkim triggered the flash flood in the Teesta River basin. Scientists are now exploring whether the...

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