The devastating floods which erupted in Sikkim in 2023 were triggered by landslides that were made more likely due to heavy rainfall and were a result of an interplay of climate change ...
The flood’s severe impact has been witnessed in three districts – Mangan, Pakyong and Gangtok. The level of Teests river is expected to cross the danger mark in Mangan by the end of the day.
More than 100 are still missing including 22 soldiers. Heavy rain over Lhonak lake in the state of Sikkim triggered a significant increase in water levels at the Teesta river, it was made worse ...
After the natural disaster which affected areas like Krishnagram, Melli and Teesta Bazar in Kalimpong district, the ...
Forests and Climate Change recommended a proposal to rebuild the Teesta-3 dam on the Teesta river in Sikkim. In October 2023, a powerful glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) from the South Lhonak ...
The deadly South Lhonak Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Sikkim in October 2023 was triggered by the collapse of 14.7 million cubic meters of frozen moraine, releasing a tsunami-like wave ...
BHPian dhrubojyoti recently shared this with other enthusiasts:Hello everyone!Here I am again with another high altitude snow ...
says it’s important to analyse what happened in the Sikkim flood and what can be learned from it as rapid climate warning affects mountain regions around the world.
An expert panel from the environment ministry has conditionally approved the amendment of the green clearance for Sikkim's 1,200 MW ... its destruction by flash floods linked to a glacial lake ...
But this time, they agree on something important: stopping the rush to rebuild the Teesta-III hydropower project in Sikkim. What Happened to Teesta-III? In 2023, a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood ...