Sikkim Lake That Flooded Was Set For Early Warning System: Report

Sikkim plunged into chaos on Wednesday as floods spurred by heavy rain and an avalanche killed at least 19 people.

Scientists and government authorities were working on an early warning system for glacial floods at a Himalayan lake in northeast India when it broke its banks this week with deadly consequences.

Sikkim plunged into chaos on Wednesday as floods spurred by heavy rain and an avalanche killed at least 19 people. It was one of the worst disasters in the region in 50 years.

The first part of the system, a camera to monitor Lhonak Lake's level and weather instruments, were installed last month, officials involved in the project told Reuters.