A GLOF in October 2023 has heavily silted the Teesta River, raising its bed and reducing its capacity, thus increasing flood risks for densely populated areas in Sikkim and Bengal. Immediate ...

The flood’s severe impact has been witnessed in three districts – Mangan, Pakyong and Gangtok. The level of Teests river is expected to cross the danger mark in Mangan by the end of the day.

"A Teesta barrage, coupled with embankments, could mitigate flooding and support year-round irrigation. International cooperation is essential for ensuring a fair distribution of the river's water ...

In response to a temporary bridge collapse due to flooding in the Teesta River, vehicular movement in North Sikkim has been disrupted, leading to new restrictions under Section 34(b) of the ...

Himalayan tsunami study reveals 2023 Sikkim flood details, warns of repeat disasters due to climate change impact.

A technical delegation from Bangladesh went to Kolkata on Monday to discuss the sharing of water resources between Bangladesh ...

"It causes silt to accumulate, reducing the river's water-holding capacity. Without proper management of Teesta, floods will continue to ravage the communities of the Teesta basin," he warned.

On January 27, 2025, an expert committee constituted by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change recommended a proposal to rebuild the Teesta-3 dam on the Teesta river in Sikkim.

A Bangladesh delegation visits Kolkata to discuss water-sharing with India. The talks focus on the Ganges Agreement and ...

into the glacial lake caused a 20-meter-high tsunami which came cascading down the Teesta river. The high velocity flood carried 270 million cubic metres of sediment along with it, magnifying ...

A suspension Bailey bridge over the Teesta river at Sangkalang in the Mangan district of north ... with Dzongu after a bridge was swept away in October 2023 during the glacial lake outburst flood on ...