New Delhi: Incessant rains in the Indian state of Sikkim led to the bursting of a glacial lake and a flash flood that entered a residential area and swept away more than 120 people.

According to Indian media, a high-altitude glacial lake in Mogothang region of Sikkim state burst due to continuous rains and rapid flood relays destroyed everything in its path.

Flooded Raila entered a military camp and washed away 22 personnel while military installations were also heavily damaged. A total of 4 districts of Sikkim were affected.

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Out of 120 people who were swept away in the floods, 14 bodies have been recovered while the search for others is hampered by bad weather. 25 relief camps are also falling short to attend to the affected people.

14 bridges have been destroyed in the affected areas and many areas have been cut off due to which relief operations are facing difficulties. The death toll is expected to increase due to the delay in the arrival of relief personnel and supplies.