Flash floods triggered by a glacial lake bursting its banks in India's Himalayas have resulted in the death of 74 people, with over 100 individuals still missing. The floods have displaced more than 22,000 families in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. The calamity has caused widespread devastation and survivors are recounting the horror of the disaster. The death toll continues to rise as provincial officials work to assess the extent of the damage. The floods have highlighted the evolving hazards in a warming world, as similar incidents have occurred in Alaska. The situation in southern Myanmar is also dire, with over 10,000 people displaced due to heavy flooding. The floods in Sikkim have garnered international attention, as the death toll and number of missing individuals continue to increase.
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The death toll from flash floods unleashed by a glacial lake bursting its banks in India's Himalayas climbed to 74, with 101 people still missing days after the calamity struck, according to provincial officials https://t.co/i9DWTad1PT
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Over 22,000 families were displaced after flash floods hit the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. At least 44 people were killed after a glacial lake burst its banks and triggered flash floods https://t.co/D3sabiMcj9