
2025 Sikkim Floods: A Cataclysmic Monsoon Disaster
At the beginning of June 2025 Sikkim Floods—India’s Himalayan jewel—suffered a critical flood and landslide situation initiated by never-ending monsoon rains. Heavy rains lashed the area, turning peaceful valleys into dangerous landscapes. The state’s mountainous landscape, coupled with overflowing rivers such as the Teesta, spurred various calamities, ranging from flash floods to dam bursts. Rescue…