October 4, 2023, Lachen Valley, Sikkim: Twenty-three Army jawans are missing after a flash flood hit a camp of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in the Lachen Valley of Sikkim on Wednesday.
The incident occurred at around 11 pm on Tuesday night after a cloudburst triggered a flash flood in the Teesta River. The BRO camp was located near the river and was swept away by the floodwaters.
A search and rescue operation has been launched by the Army and the NDRF to locate the missing jawans. However, the operation has been hampered by bad weather and difficult terrain.
So far, one body has been recovered and six jawans have been rescued. The search for the remaining 16 jawans is ongoing.
The Indian Army has expressed its deep condolences to the families of the missing jawans. The Army and Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, has expressed his condolences to the families of the missing jawans. He has also assured that the government is doing everything possible to locate the jawans and bring them home safely.
The flash flood in Lachen Valley is a reminder of the dangers of climate change. As the planet warms, extreme weather events such as floods and droughts are becoming more common. It is important to take steps to mitigate the effects of climate change and to build resilience to these extreme weather events.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the missing Army jawans. We hope that they are all found safe and sound.
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