Sikkim Floods

The October 2023 Sikkim floods, caused by a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) at South Lhonak Lake, killed at least 55 and devastated infrastructure. A study confirms the moraine's collapse, worsened by climate change, was the key cause.

A glacial lake outburst flood in Sikkim last week has left a trail of devastation, with over 40 people dead, many missing, countless injured.

The bursting of South Lhonak Glacial Lake in India's north-eastern state Sikkim has caused floods in the four districts Mangan, Gangtok, Pakyong and Namchi.

Sikkim Flood Explained: भारत के दक्षिणपूर्व राज्य सिक्किम के साउथ ल्होनाक (South Lhonak) ग्लेशियल लेक के फटने से राज्य में बाढ़ आ गई है.