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For the first time since devastating South Lhonk Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Sikkim in 2023, a scientific study has revealed climate change as the cause. Scientists had warned in 2021 that the South Lhonak lake in Sikkim would burst, as per reports. They had repeatedly said that climate change was causing an impact on Himalayan glaciers and glacial lakes
Gletscherseen im #Klimawandel – Die Studie eines multidisziplinären Teams aus neun Ländern mit Beteiligung der Uni Potsdam hat Ursachen, Dynamik und Auswirkungen der verheerenden #Flut im indischen #Sikkim im Oktober 2023 untersucht und ihre Ergebnisse nun in der Zeitschrift"Science" veröffentlicht. Mehr Infos: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/medieninformationen/detail/2025-01-31-gletscherseen-im-klimawandel-aus-der-katastrophalen-ueberschwemmung-in-sikkim-indien
Greg Cocks Study Warns Of Glacial Outburst [GLOF] Risks From Hydropower Projects In The Himalayas, Caution Comes After Nod To Resume Testa III [Hydroelectric Project, India]
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/study-warns-of-glacial-outburst-risks-from-hydropower-projects-in-himalayas-caution-comes-after-nod-to-resume-teesta-iii/articleshow/117753719.cms <-- shared media article
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https://doi.org/10.1126/science.ads2659 <-- shared paper
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"Glaciologists and agencies that monitor #GlacialLakes are asking why no early warning systems were put in place, given the importance of the Teesta-III hydropower project, which supplied electricity to practically the whole of northern #Sikkim."
As glacial lakes are swelling with #ClimateChange boosted meltwater, it makes sense to put warning systems in place, and have resilience and evacuation plans.
National Herald · Lhonak lake disaster: A deluge of unanswered questions
Latest official update on the casualties and damage in #Sikkim from the glacial lake flash flood.
Death toll from #Sikkim flooding rises to 30 with 81 people still missing. https://www.deccanherald.com/india/sikkim/sikkim-flood-62-missing-people-found-alive-toll-rises-to-30-central-team-to-visit-state-2717013 #India
Deccan Herald · Sikkim flood: 62 missing people found alive; toll rises to 30; central team to visit state
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Update: Six #India soldiers among 19 dead in the #Sikkim flash floods, reports NDTV. Over 100 people including 16 soldiers remain missing with 3,000 tourists stranded. More than 2,500 people rescued and 6,000 taken to relief camps. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/6-soldiers-among-19-dead-in-sikkim-disaster-103-missing-sources-4454191
NDTV6 Soldiers Among 19 Dead In Sikkim Disaster, 103 Missing: 10 PointsSix soldiers are among 19 dead in the Sikkim flash floods, government sources said today. Over 100 including 16 soldiers are missing and 3,000 tourists are stranded.
At least 14 people are confirmed to have died in floods in India's northeastern Sikkim state. A search and rescue operation has been launched for more than 1...#Chungthangdam #Darjeeling #Darjeelingfloods #Indiafloods #Indialandslides #Indialatestnews #Indiatorrentialrain #Sikkim #Sikkimstate #Sikkimstatefloods #Teesta #climatechange #flooding #indiaflashfloods #naturaldisasters #northernindiafloods #southeastasiafloods #teestariver #AlJazeera #AlJazeeraEnglish #alJazeera #aljazeeraEnglish #aljazeeralive #aljazeeravideo #aljazeeraEnglish #aljazeeralatest #aljazeeralive #aljazeeralivenews
Death toll rises to 14 in India’s Sikkim flooding, dozens still missing
Death toll rises to 14 in India’s Sikkim flooding, dozens still missing
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Officially, 14 dead and 100+ missing in #Sikkim from the flash flooding. Thousands rescued, thousands stranded. Major bridges destroyed. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/concern-over-hydel-projects-in-sikkim-after-teesta-urja-dam-washed-away-101696497204094.html
Hindustan Times · Concern over hydel projects in Sikkim after Teesta Urja dam washed awayGyatso Lepcha, general secretary of Affected Citizens of Teesta (ACT), said the tall claim that the dam of Teesta Urja hydro-power project would be an engineering feat and would be amongst the strongest in the world has turned out to be a big joke jeopardising human lives and properties. | Latest News India
"With the rising global temperatures, #glaciers in #Sikkim Himalayan have been melting rapidly, giving rise to many #GlacierLakes and expanding the already existing ones in the region. There are currently more than 300 glacial lakes in Sikkim Himalayan. Out of these, 10 have been identified as vulnerable to outburst #floods."
The Indian Express · Glacial lake outburst flood kills 14 in Sikkim, 102 people missing: What is GLOF, and why does it happen?
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I reported from #Sikkim 15 years ago on activists warning about the potential dangers from dozens of existing or planned #hydropower projects in the small state. https://www.voanews.com/a/a-13-2007-06-28-voa13-66777202/564820.html
Voice of America (VOA News) · Sikkim, India Tries to Balance Energy Development with Preservation
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Update: Ten people confirmed dead and 83 missing, including 23 military personnel, from flash flooding, according to the chief secretary of #Sikkim, who adds 14 major bridges in the small state in NE #India have been destroyed and one dam in Chungthang (in the northern part of the state) is damaged.
About two dozen #India army personnel missing after rain causes flash flooding of the Teesta River in Lachen Valley, #Sikkim.
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/sikkim-floods-live-updates-cloudburst-in-lhonak-lake-triggers-flood-in-teesta-river-indian-army-troops-missing/amp-11696395861564.html
mint · Sikkim Flash Floods Live Updates: Cloudburst, flash flood washes away 8 major bridges; 15,000 people affected | Mint
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Video of the #Sikkim avalanche: https://fb.watch/jHRWcc2Wj_/?mibextid=unz460
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Video of the #India army rescue operation in #Sikkim: https://twitter.com/ani/status/1643216315191287809?s=46&t=pQiguy2Ht1a-dIEPQVxGsw
TwitterANI on Twitter“#WATCH | Sikkim: Army, State Disaster Management Team and Police carry out search and rescue mission at Gangtok-Natu La road near Milestone 15 where an avalanche struck, claiming seven lives.
(Video: Indian Army)”
Avalanche in #Sikkim kills at least seven people, leaving other tourists trapped. https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sikkim-avalanche-nathula-live-updates-tourists-trapped-8537784/ #India
The Indian ExpressSikkim: Seven tourists dead, several feared trapped as avalanche hits Nathu La
Sixteen #India army personnel die after truck in convoy falls into a gorge in #Sikkim. https://youtu.be/DGUFZFYJSos