Sikkim flood: The Chief Minister’s decision due to severe weather and flash floods in the Teesta river basin extends school closures.
Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang’s directive, the Education Department in Sikkim has extended the closure of all government and private schools, colleges, and universities until October 15 due to the Sikkim flood and severe weather conditions.
SIKKIM FLASHFLOOD | Educational institutes closed till Oct 15#sikkimexpress
The Education department has notified that all educational institutions in Sikkim shall remain closed till October 15 due to the prevailing inclement weather.
– SE Update pic.twitter.com/9rtIgOsAFE
— SIKKIM EXPRESS (@SikkimExpress) October 5, 2023
Sikkim School Closures Extended
This decision came in response to the flash Sikkim flood in the Teesta River basin, which caused significant damage and casualties. Initially, the Education Department had ordered the closure of these educational institutions until October 8.
Read more:-Sikkim Flood Tragedy: 14 Dead, 100+ Missing
#SikkimFloods | All government and private schools, colleges, and universities in #Sikkim will remain closed till October 15 due to the prevalence of inclement weather, according to a revised circular by the State Education Department. LIVE updates: https://t.co/wt7bopOia2
— The Hindu (@the_hindu) October 5, 2023
Read more:-Soldiers Missing in Sikkim Flash Flood
A cloudburst over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim led to a flash flood in the Teesta river basin, resulting in 14 fatalities and leaving 102 individuals, including 22 army personnel, missing as of now.
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