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Sikkim Authorities Alert After Landslide Partially Blocks Teesta Rivers
A large piece of hillside fell near two rivers in Sikkim.
The landslide partly blocked the Teesta and Chyakong rivers.
Some water collected in the river channels, but both rivers are still flowing.
Officials say the Teesta is currently flowing normally.
Water levels at two observation posts are also normal, although the water looks muddy.
No one has been reported hurt or killed.
Authorities are watching the rivers closely in case conditions change.
People have been told to stay away from the affected riverbanks and avoid sharing unverified information.
A landslide occurred during the intervening night of September 5 and 6 near the Teesta–Chyakong confluence in north Sikkim.
The collapse partially blocked both rivers near the Naga Forest area, opposite the Theng Tunnel.
Officials said the Teesta is currently flowing normally, while water levels at Sankalang and Phidang remain normal but muddy.
No deaths or injuries have been reported, and authorities are assessing possible property damage.
Downstream areas face no immediate danger, but officials are monitoring the site and have advised people to avoid the affected riverbanks.
- Who
- The Sikkim government, State Disaster Management Authority, district administration, police and field personnel are monitoring the situation.
- What
- A landslide partially blocked the Teesta and Chyakong rivers at their confluence, prompting an official alert.
- Where
- It occurred above the Chyakong River, opposite OC Bhir, in the Naga Forest area near the Theng Tunnel in north Sikkim.
- When
- The landslide occurred during the intervening night of September 5 and 6.
- Why
- Authorities issued the alert as a precaution because debris partially obstructed the rivers and conditions require continued assessment.
Key facts
- Incident
- Landslide with partial blockage of the Teesta and Chyakong rivers
- Location
- Naga Forest area, opposite the Theng Tunnel, near the rivers' confluence
- Reported casualties
- No deaths or injuries reported
- Current Teesta flow
- Officials said the river is flowing normally
- Water levels
- Normal at Sankalang and Phidang, though the water is muddy
- Downstream risk
- No immediate threat reported at the time of notification
- Monitoring
- The district disaster authority, police control room and field personnel are conducting continuous surveillance
Sources
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