Rising Death Toll: India's Long Feared Flash Floods Become Reality
The death toll from flash floods caused by a glacial lake bursting its banks in India's Himalayan region has risen to 40, with over 70 people still missing. The Lhonak Lake in Sikkim burst through a dam after a cloudburst triggered heavy rains and an avalanche, causing major flooding and devastating infrastructure. Scientists have warned about the melting of Himalayan glaciers for years, highlighting the increasing risk of glacial lake outbursts due to climate change. The disaster in Sikkim is the latest in a series of catastrophes linked to extreme weather events in the region.