![Scientists from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of Sikkim, conducting research at East Rathong Glacier in Gyalshing district, Khangchendzonga National Park, at an elevation of 4,600 to 6,700 meters. Scientists from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of Sikkim, conducting research at East Rathong Glacier in Gyalshing district, Khangchendzonga National Park, at an elevation of 4,600 to 6,700 meters.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsikkim-glofjpg_1719393661538.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 26, 2024, 02:20 AM - 3 mins read
This revelation follows a scientific expedition by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of Sikkim, to the East Rathong Glacier in West Sikkim.
Read more![Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs a high-level meeting to review flood preparedness in the country. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs a high-level meeting to review flood preparedness in the country.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Famit-shah-5jpg_1719225775450.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 24, 2024, 03:42 AM - 3 mins read
Frequent flooding of the Brahmaputra River poses significant challenges for Assam and the northeastern region, causing casualties and extensive land inundation annually.
Read more![Experts have already cautioned on risk of another GLOF downstream of South Lhonak Lake in Sikkim. Experts have already cautioned on risk of another GLOF downstream of South Lhonak Lake in Sikkim.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fglofjpg_1718360806398.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 14, 2024, 03:26 AM - 2 mins read
Between Wednesday and Thursday morning, Mangan district in North Sikkim experienced 220mm of rain, leading to multiple landslides that claimed at least six lives in Pakshep and Ambhithang areas, with power and communication lines disrupted.
Read more![Oficials take stock of the situation after an evacuation alert was sounded by the State Disaster Management Authority observing a surge in the water level of the Teesta River, in Malli on Wednesday. Oficials take stock of the situation after an evacuation alert was sounded by the State Disaster Management Authority observing a surge in the water level of the Teesta River, in Malli on Wednesday.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fsikkim-floodjpg_1716974318426.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 29, 2024, 02:18 AM - 2 mins read
Authorities, including Block Development Officers (BDOs), Municipal Executive Officers (MEOs), and Station House Officers (SHOs), have been put on high alert to monitor the rising water levels closely.
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