• Sikkim Cloud Burst: Schools in 4 Districts to Remain Closed till Oct 8, announces Education Dept of Sikkim

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    Sikkim Cloud Burst: Schools in 4 Districts to Remain Closed till Oct 8, announces Education Dept of Sikkim
    The education department in Sikkim issued an order indicating that schools in the districts of...

    Digital Desk: As a result of the recent cloud burst in Sikkim, all schools (public and private) in four districts will stay closed till October 8, announces the Education Department, Sikkim.

    The education department in Sikkim issued an order indicating that schools in the districts of Pakyong, Gangtok, Namchi, and Mangan will be closed for the next four days.

     The Education Department in Sikkim, Gangtok issued a press release regarding the flood issue- read here



    Earlier today, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang asked residents to be cautious and avoid unnecessary travel.



    This comes after 23 army men went missing following the severe flash floods that wreaked devastation in the state, with water levels rising to 15-20 feet downstream.

    CM Tamang looking at the situation posted on X-





    Following that, CM Tamang went to Singtam to survey the damage and meet with the local population.