Delhi\/Chandigarh, October 4 (Press Ki Taquat) A sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim has resulted in a flash flood in the Teesta River in Lachen valley, which was compounded by the release of water from a dam, leading to 23 army personnel being washed away, camps and vehicles being submerged.<\/p>\n The floods started around 1.30 am.<\/p>\n Defence officials said establishments along the valley have been affected and efforts are on to confirm details.<\/p>\n The release of water from the Chungthang dam led to a sudden increase in water levels up to 15-20 feet high downstream.<\/p>\n This has led to army vehicles parked at Bardang near Singtam getting affected.<\/p>\n A steel bridge at Singtam, also known as Indreni bridge, in Gangtok district has been completely washed away by Teesta river water early on Wednesday.<\/p>\n The 120-metre-cable suspension bridge is a very important thoroughfare over the Teesta river.<\/p>\n “All the affected people of Singtam town have been taken to safe places and residents of Dikchu village along the river belt have been evacuated to a nearby school,” a Sikkim government official said.<\/p>\n Chief Minister PS Tamang visited Singtam to assess the damage caused by the flash flood in the Teesta river basin, he said.<\/p>\n The CM held a meeting with senior officials at the Singtam Nagar Panchayat office and asked them to keep vigil, he said.<\/p>\n The government is actively working to address the challenges posed by the flooding and provide necessary support to those affected by the natural calamity, the official said.<\/p>\n The water level increased drastically overnight, affecting the Dam site of the 510 MV NHPC hydroelectric power project near Dikchu village, he added.<\/p>\n The IMD had earlier reported a lake outburst at Chungthang in North Sikkim following which a flash flood alert has been issued leading to rise in the water levels of the Teesta river to an alarming level.<\/p>\n Delhi\/Chandigarh, October 4 (Press Ki Taquat) A sudden cloud burst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim has resulted in a flash flood in the Teesta River in Lachen valley, which was compounded by the release of water from a dam, leading to 23 army personnel being washed away, camps and vehicles being submerged. 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