Death toll rises to 52 in India's Sikkim state after glacial lake burst causes floods

• A glacial lake in India's Sikkim state burst, causing severe flash flooding.
• At least 52 people have died, with around 100 still missing, after the flooding destroyed houses and infrastructure.
• Thousands of people have been displaced, with tourists stranded due to damaged roads and bridges.
• The flood was caused by a glacial lake bursting after heavy rain, as well as possible damage to a hydroelectric dam.
• Climate change and melting glaciers are contributing factors that increased the risk of this type of flooding disaster.

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