Gangtok, Aug. 26 -- Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by the devastating flash floods in Nepal, extending condolences and solidarity to the people affected by the disaster.

In a message issued on Wednesday, Tamang said the reports of deaths, displacement and destruction in neighbouring Nepal had left the people of Sikkim deeply saddened.

The Chief Minister particularly referred to the catastrophic flooding along the Bhote Koshi River near the Nepal-Tibet border, where a massive surge swept through settlements and infrastructure in Rasuwa district. Timure and Syapru Besi were among the areas severely affected.

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