Gangtok: The October 4 floods in the Teesta River have kiled 89 people while 2000 people still await evacuation from the marooned parts of Teesta River Valley.
Army has confirmed death of nine Armymen and rescued one person, the fate of its 13 other missing remained uncertain in the floods while search operation was in full swing.
In all fate of over 105 people remained uncertain in the flood, said the sources. As many as over 276 houses were destroyed and over 3200 people were rendered homeless who now are living in relief camps in various parts of Mangan, Singtam, Changthang region.
Teest III Dam suffered massive damage worth Rs 15000 Crore due to glacial lake Outburst in Lhonak Lake that caused floods in Teesta river rendering downstream projects non functional.
THE Army has launched rescue operation to airlift over 2000 people who remained marooned in the flood ravaged valleys along the course of the Teesta River.
The devastating situation has drawn attention from bloggers and social media platforms, shedding light on the extent of the disaster.
The SaveTheHills" (STH) group, comprising concerned citizens, is working to raise awareness about landslides in the Darjeeling-Sikkim Himalaya region. Many of these landslides, both directly and indirectly, result from human interference and could have been prevented with proper care and management.
A photo essay captured the aftermath of the Glacier Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Rangpo, Sikkim, on October 6, 2023. The images reveal the widespread destruction caused by the floodwaters and sediment deposits.
The IBM colony in Rangpo, which once thrived with shops, homes, and businesses, now lies buried under 10-15 feet of sand deposited by the Teesta River. The force of nature's fury is evident in the dramatic transformation of this bustling marketplace into a desert.
In addition to buildings, vehicles, and infrastructure, the floodwaters also claimed lives, including soldiers from the Indian army. Excavators are working to recover their remains and equipment from the flood-affected areas.
Despite the initial response from civil society and the government in delivering relief to victims, the long-term rehabilitation of those who lost everything, including identification papers, remains a significant challenge. The region's vulnerability to GLOFs (Glacier Lake Outburst Floods) is exacerbated by the construction of dams in the Himalayan rivers, plead the NGOs.
As of now, the Prem Singh Tamang Government has not officially announced the total losses resulting from this natural disaster.
The situation continues to evolve. NGOs have raised concerns about the safety of downstream dams and bridges along the Teesta River due to the continuous impact of debris from the flood.
