GANGTOK: As many as four (4) more bodies have been recovered from flash floods-hit Himalayan state of Sikkim.
The four bodies were recovered on Thursday (October 05) morning.
While, three bodies were recovered from Singtam, another was recovered from Teesta-VI project site in Sikkim.
With the recovery of the four bodies, the death toll due to the lake-burst induced flash floods in Sikkim has risen to 18.
Meanwhile, the Indian Army has started three helplines for families of missing people in Sikkim including its own soldiers.
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The three Army helpline numbers started for families of the missing people are:
Army Helpline No for North Sikkim – 8750887741
Army Helpline for East Sikkim – 8756991895
Army Helpline for missing soldiers – 7588302011
At least 18 people confirmed to have been killed in the tragic lake burst incident in Sikkim that triggered flash-floods in the state.
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On the other hand, 102 people, including 22 army personnel, are still reported to be missing, the Sikkim government informed in a statement.
Meanwhile, one Army personnel was rescued and was admitted to a hospital. His condition is stated to be stable.
Search operations to trace the remaining 22 missing army personnel are underway, sources informed.