Open problems · Environment & pollution
The Teesta glacial-lake flood
In October 2023 a glacial-lake flood on the Teesta destroyed the Chungthang dam.
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What we know
The glacial-lake flood on the Teesta in Oct 2023 destroyed the Chungthang dam.
Open questions
- Which glacial lakes in Sikkim are at risk of bursting, and are they monitored?
- Has the Chungthang dam been rebuilt or written off, and at what cost?
- Is there a working early-warning system for villages along the Teesta?
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