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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.

A study done by India's Central Water Commission eight years ago warned the Sikkim government that most of the hydropower projects on the Teesta river are highly vulnerable to events like the disastrous glacial lake outburst that occurred in the northeastern state four days ago

Scientists are exploring whether the strong earthquake that struck Nepal and the surrounding region on Tuesday is responsible for the south Lhonak lake outburst, which triggered a flash flood in the Teesta river basin in Sikkim.

Shares of NHPC Ltd. fell on Thursday after the company closed its operational Teesta-V hydropower station in Sikkim due to the Oct. 4 flash flood. The company also halted work on another project that was under construction, according to an exchange filing.

A GLOF occurred in parts of Lhonak Lake, leading to a rapid rise in water levels with very high velocities downstream along the Teesta River Basin in the early hours of October 4. This resulted in severe damage in Mangan, Gangtok, Pakyong and Namchi districts.