TikTok User Falsely Attributes 2021 Japanese Landslide Video to Sikkim Flash Floods

On October 4, 2023, heavy rains in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim triggered flash floods, resulting in at least 74 people dead. The Lachen Valley, specifically the Teesta River, experienced flooding due to continuous heavy rainfall in the northern part of Sikkim. The aftermath of the floods caused significant damage to villages and towns throughout […]