Sikkim flash floods: 14 dead, 102 missing; search operations underway – 15 points

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cloudburst over the Lhonar Lake region. The death toll is feared to rise, officials said, adding that intensive search operations are underway to minimise the casualty count. Around 26 relief camps have been set up by the Sikkim government in the districts falling in the region of the Teesta river basin, which is the worst affected by the flash floods.

Here are the top 15 updates: - So far, 2,011 people have been rescued, while the calamity that happened on Wednesday affected 22,034 people, the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) said in its latest bulletin. - A total of 1,025 people are taking shelter in the eight relief camps in Gangtok district, while the number of inmates at the 18 other relief camps was not available immediately. - Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang visited Singtam, one of the worst affected areas, and took stock of the situation.

He urged the people to stay alert and take shelter in safe locations, and assured that the government is making all necessary arrangements for their rehabilitation. Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels. Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here! - After visiting the affected areas, Tamang also chaired an emergency meeting at the Singtam Community Centre.

- "I want to assure you that the government is fully committed to providing all necessary assistance and relief to those in need. We understand the magnitude of the situation and are mobilising all available resources to ensure the safety and well-being of our citizens," he said. - "Our dedicated teams are working day and night to address the immediate concerns and challenges posed by this calamity.