1968 Sikkim floods
| Date | 2–5 October 1968 |
|---|---|
| Location | Sikkim and Darjeeling districts |
| Deaths | ~1000 |
From 2 to 5 October 1968, there were four days of continuous rainfall in the region of Sikkim and Darjeeling. At its peak, during a 52-hours period, there was 1,000mm of rainfall. The rain caused hundreds of landslides. Houses and bridges were destroyed, including the known Anderson Bridge at the Teesta Bazaar.[1] Road transport to Sikkim was disrupted because many parts of the highway to Sikkim were washed away.[2] A total of around 1000 people were killed. The floods are regarded as one of the worst disasters of the region.[1][3]
References
- ^ a b "Devastation déjà vu dating back to 1968, autumnal cloudburst triggers hill horror". The Telegraph. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ "FLOODED SIKKIM A WAITS NEW ROAD; India Rushes Work on Route to Isolated Protectorate". New York Times. 3 November 1968. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ "Meer lichamen gevonden na overstromingen en dijkdoorbraak India, 74 doden". NOS (in Dutch). 9 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
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