Sikkim flood: Death toll rises to 77, over 100 missing
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The death toll in the Sikkim flash floods has climbed to 77, including nine Army personnel, AFP reported. State Relief Commissioner Anilraj Rai claimed that a total of 29 bodies had been found so far, while over 100 people are still missing. Triggered by a glacial lake burst due to heavy rain, the flood breached the dam on the Teesta River, damaging major infrastructure including roads, bridges, and communication networks. Meanwhile, rescue operations continued as many people were still trapped.
