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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:54pm on 06 Oct 2023,Friday Defence
Indian Army warns Sikkim residents as floods sweep away firearms and explosives in Teesta river, triggering urgent alerts from authorities. The Defence PRO in Guwahati stated that military equipment was carried away, urging vigilance and reporting of suspicious items. The Army has established lookout teams along the river downstream to monitor the situation closely. A cloudburst over Lhonak Lake led to flash floods, displacing thousands and leaving over 100 people missing, with the death toll at 22. Sikkim's Chief Minister cited damages worth crores, including severed road connections and washed-out bridges.
