Sikkim: Deadly Indian glacial lake flash flood exposes lack of warning system

2023-10-10 08:21

After deadly flash floods in Sikkim, experts question why an early warning system was not in place.

A deadly flash flood in the north-east state of Sikkim shows why India urgently needs to install advanced early warning systems for its dangerous glacial lakes, experts say.

At least 70 people - including nine soldiers - have died, and more than 100 others are missing after South Lhonak, a glacial...