sikkim: Sikkim disaster: CWC's 2015 report on hydro projects

A study conducted by the Central Water Commission in 2015 warned the Sikkim state government about the vulnerability of hydropower projects on the Teesta river to glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF)-triggered disasters. The recent GLOF in Sikkim resulted in severe damage, including the breach of the Chungthang dam, and caused numerous casualties. The study highlighted the potential impact of GLOFs on vulnerable areas and recommended informing local bodies and project authorities about the consequences of such events.

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