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Indian Army constructs 70-feet Bailey Bridge in flood-hit Sikkim in less than 72 hours
As per PRO Defence, Guwahati, the construction work started on June 23 and was completed within 72 hours. "Supporting the efforts of BRO and local administration in restoring connectivity and getting normalcy back to areas cut off due to recent floods in Sikkim, Army engineers of Trishakti Corps constructed a 70 feet Bailey Bridge on road Dikchu - Sanklang, braving incessant rains & challenging technical constraints," PRO Defence, Guwahati.
Sikkim floods: 70 Ft Bailey Bridge built in 72 hours, Indian Army's Trishakti Corps' swift response
Recent floods in Sikkim disrupted road connectivity in North Sikkim. Trishakti Corps Army engineers restored connectivity by constructing a 70-foot Bailey Bridge at Dett Khola on the Dikchu-Sanklang axis in just 72 hours. The bridge is crucial for del...
Border Roads Organization restores connectivity in North Sikkim amidst challenging conditions
The Border Roads Organization (BRO) is actively working to restore connectivity in North Sikkim by clearing landslides and breaches on various roads. Efforts include constructing a log bridge for foot connectivity and evacuating stranded tourists, overcoming challenges posed by inclement weather.
Landslides kill nine amid heavy rainfall in North Sikkim
Around 1,500 tourists are stranded in tourism hotspots like Lachung, Yumthang and Dikchu. Vast areas of Mangan district, which covers the whole of north Sikkim, are. West Bengal has restricted the movement on National highway 10 due to flash floods.
Central team visits North Sikkim to assess damage caused by flash floods
Members of the central team on Monday visited the affected areas in Gangtok, Pakyong district. Among the areas they visited were IBM, Rangpo, ATTC-Bardang, Golitar, Singtam, Dikchu and Phidang where they assessed the damage caused to buildings, power lines, roads and bridges.
Central team visits flood-hit Sikkim; over 350 stranded tourists rescued
An inter-ministerial central team has begun visiting Sikkim, which was hit by a flash flood that resulted in at least 70 deaths and left 80 people missing. The Indian Air Force has started rescue operations, airlifting over 350 stranded tourists. The Sikkim government reported 36 deaths, while authorities in the neighbouring Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal reported 41 bodies found along the river.
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Deaths rise to 47 after flood swept through Sikkim
A glacial lake burst through a dam in India's Himalayan northeast, causing a flood that has claimed the lives of at least 47 people, with 150 still missing. The flood was triggered by the overflow of a glacial lake, which cracked open the largest hydroelectric dam in Sikkim state. Landslides and floods are common in the region during the monsoon season, and scientists attribute their increasing frequency to global warming.
"If previous government had constructed properly..." Sikkim Chief Minister on hydel dam destroyed in flash floods
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has blamed substandard construction work for the flash floods in Teesta River. He stated that the maximum damage occurred after the 1200 MW dam in Chungthang broke. Tamang visited the flood-affected areas and relief camps to assess the situation and announced that a committee will be formed to investigate the incident. The government is prioritizing rescue efforts and aims to restore electricity and water supply. The death toll stands at 26, with 142 still missing, and over 22,000 families have been affected. The government has allocated a relief package of Rs 25 crore for Mangan District and Rs 15 crore for Gangtok, Pakyong, and Namchi districts.
Sikkim disaster: CWC's 2015 report on hydro projects' vulnerabilities ignored?
A study conducted by the Central Water Commission in 2015 warned the Sikkim state government about the vulnerability of hydropower projects on the Teesta river to glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF)-triggered disasters. The recent GLOF in Sikkim resulted in severe damage, including the breach of the Chungthang dam, and caused numerous casualties. The study highlighted the potential impact of GLOFs on vulnerable areas and recommended informing local bodies and project authorities about the consequences of such events.
8 dead, 23 armymen among 49 missing as flash flood wreaks havoc in Sikkim
A cloudburst over Lhonak Lake in north Sikkim caused a flash flood in the Teesta River basin, resulting in at least eight deaths and 49 people missing, including 23 army personnel. The flood was worsened by the release of water from the Chungthang dam. Several towns in the Teesta basin were flooded, and parts of National Highway-10 were washed away. The Sikkim government has declared the calamity a disaster, and a flood alert has been issued for North Bengal and Bangladesh. Relief camps have been set up, and the government is providing assistance to those affected.
Authorities evacuate residents near Shako Cho Lake as it nears bursting point
The district magistrate of Gangtok, Tushar Nikhare, said that the discharge from the lake is less so far, but the advisory for evacuation has been issued as a precautionary measure. Satellite data has shown an abnormal increase in the glacial temperature over Sako-chu, but if the temperature stabilises, there will be no issue. The authorities will reconfirm the situation at 7:30 AM on Friday.
Sikkim declares 'Katley' as state fish
The official said the Sikkim government has also declared the reservoirs of the state to be open for fishing activities. The fish has high market value and is highly preferred by the public in the state.
Delay in Teesta III line causes Rs 6 cr loss per day: AIPEF
The Sikkim government's failure to complete transmission line from Teesta-III hydro power station to Kishanganj has resulted in Rs 6 cr loss per day
Sikkim earthquake: 35 tourists airlifted, toll crosses 90
Thirty-five tourists, including two from Norway, were airlifted on Wednesday by the Army from Lachung village, one of the worst-hit quake areas in Sikkim.
Landslide cuts off north Sikkim yet again
North Sikkim was cut off again due to a heavy landslide on the road linking worst-hit Mangan barely hours after it was cleared.
Earthquake news: Quake toll climbs to 72; landslides, rains hamper rescue work
Battling landslides, torrential rains in quake-hit Sikkim, rescue teams got into full swing today as the death toll in the 6.8 magnitude temblor mounted to 72.
Earthquake news: Quake toll climbs to 71; landslides, rains hamper rescue work
Last evening's earthquake with its epicentre near the border with Nepal, left a trail of devastation damaging roads, buildings and other structures.
Earthquake news: Quake toll climbs to 66, rescue work hampered by landslides
Landslides, weather hampered rescue ops in Sikkim as death toll in the 6.8 magnitude quake mounted to 66, including 39 in the Himalayan state.
Gangtok: 50 dead in earthquake, landslides prevent rescue operations
At least 50 people, including 23 in Sikkim, have been killed in the powerful earthquake that triggered widespread landslides and road blockages making rescue work today more difficult in the worst-hit Himalayan state.
Gangtok: Quake toll rises to 40, relief operations in full swing
The casualties have occurred mostly in the North District and in towns and villages like Rangpo, Dikchu, Singtam and Chungthang located along the course of Teesta river.
Construction firms bag orders worth Rs 3,810 cr from July 1-15
Domestic construction firms inked contracts worth just Rs 3,810 crore in the first 15 days of July, over 72 pc lower than order intake in preceding fortnight.
French power equipment maker Alstom bags Rs 270 cr contracts for setting up three hydropower projects in India
French power equipment maker Alstom on Monday said it has bagged Rs 270 crore contracts for setting up three hydropower projects in India.
Hydel project equipment washed away in stream water surge
Equipment worth Rs 1.5 cr was washed away from a hydel project site in Sikkim last evening after a hill stream submerged banks following heavy rains.
48 die while building Sikkim hydel power projects
48 people died during the construction of 510 MW hydro electricity project at Dikchu in East district in Sikkim.
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