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What is the reason behind Sikkim floods?

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Flash floods have wreaked havoc on Sikkim, resulting in 14 deaths, 102 people missing, and the sweeping away of 14 bridges. The floodwater breached the dam on the Teesta River at Chungthang, which was Sikkim's largest hydropower project. These floods were caused by incessant rains, which caused the Lhonak glacial lake to overflow, an event known as a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF).


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