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An aerial view reveals the extensive devastation in a village in North Sikkim following the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood, showcasing the destruction of roads, infrastructure, and the subsequent challenges faced by the affected.

A year since Sikkim’s GLOF, road to recovery remains long

October 4, 2024, 04:06 PM - 7 min read

The GLOF, which occurred on 4 October 2023, was caused by the rupture of the South Lhonak Lake, located at an altitude of 17,000 feet.

Vehicles stuck in mud and silt following landslides triggered by incessant rainfall, in North Sikkim (L). A temporary bamboo bridge being set up at Chungthang, where the Teesta III dam was swept away in October last year (R).

Tourism in Sikkim, Bengal hits ₹500 cr loss due to disasters

September 26, 2024, 05:32 PM - 3 min read

The tourism industry in North Bengal and Sikkim has suffered losses of ₹500 crore, following a glacial lake outburst flood and recurring landslides along NH10, devastating key tourist regions.

The October 2023 Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) and riverine floods wreak havoc across Sikkim and Kalimpong, leaving a trail of destruction.

Congress slams Centre over hydel projects on Teesta River

August 21, 2024, 11:22 AM - 2 min read

The party's criticism comes as a massive landslide on Tuesday morning caused significant damage to the Teesta Stage V hydroelectric project, a 510 MW facility on the Teesta River in East Sikkim.

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.

Sikkim's GLOF study identifies 19 dangerous lakes

June 26, 2024, 02:50 PM - 2 min 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.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs a high-level meeting to review flood preparedness in the country.

Shah urges 50 ponds to tackle Brahmaputra floods

June 24, 2024, 04:12 PM - 2 min read

Frequent flooding of the Brahmaputra River poses significant challenges for Assam and the northeastern region, causing casualties and extensive land inundation annually.

Experts have already cautioned on risk of another GLOF downstream of South Lhonak Lake in Sikkim.

Rain hit Sikkim takes satellite help to avert GLOF

June 14, 2024, 03:56 PM - 2 min 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.

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.

Teesta River rises, Sikkim authorities on alert

May 29, 2024, 02:48 PM - 2 min 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.