Sikkim Takes Key Steps to Address GLOF Risks With Global Support

The expedition, which took place from October 19 to November 5, 2024, focused on assessing the risk posed by the state's vulnerable lakes.

Sikkim Woman Dies By Suicide Unable to Bear Losses Post GLOF

At least 95 people were killed, several displaced and at least 75 people were reported missing post the GLOF.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Visit Sikkim from Oct 10-12 to Inaugurate Memorial for GLOF Victims

Notably, this will be his first visit to the state after the GLOF disaster that severely affected the region.

Sikkim: 32-Member Expedition team to study GLOF Reaches Gurudongmar Lake

The expedition team also conducted a preliminary assessment of Khangchung Tsho Lake, situated at 18,000 feet

Glacial Lake Outburst at 16,000 Ft in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh

Team of District Disaster Management authority Tawang led by DC Tawang Kanki Darang reaches Sangnga Nehgu Lake at 16000ft to survey probable Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF)

16 Sikkim Lakes Swelling, Can Cause Inundation Anytime: NDMA Presses Alarm Bell

The current situation in Sikkim is alarming, following last year's Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) caused by South Lonak Lake.

‘The Only Shop I Had Was Burried’: Sikkim Residents Hit Hard By Landslides

Village is facing an imminent threat to life and property, prompting the District Administration to urge residents to exercise extreme caution

Students’ future hangs in balance as NH 10 in Sikkim remains cut off

Along with tourists, the tourism sector, businesses and residents of Sikkim, students have been among the worst sufferers as the state has been battered and bruised by rain-triggered floods and landslides snapping communication. The future of thousands of students studying in the state or seeking admission in leading higher educational institutes like Sikkim Manipal University […]

Sikkim: Flood battered Chungthang-Lachen road to reopen for light vehicles before Feb 28

For heavy vehicle the road would open before March 31, 2024