A landslide that occurred above North Sikkim’s Chyakoong River within the Mangan district on Saturday evening has resulted in its partial blockage, in addition to that of the Teesta River, leading to panic within the space in view of the latest Nepal floods.
The incident occurred in a single day close to the Naga Forest space, reverse Theng Tunnel.
With recollections of the latest Nepal glacier collapse nonetheless recent and the 2023 Teesta flash flood, even minor river blockages are rapidly triggering panic and hypothesis on social media.
Nonetheless, there isn’t a instant flood menace to downstream areas, with authorities urging residents in Mangan to stay calm, depend on official updates and keep away from spreading unverified data.
Officers in Sikkim have advised NDTV that within the present setting, even a comparatively restricted or momentary blockage of a river can rapidly be amplified on social media into fears of a significant downstream flood.
Water ranges at Sankalang and Phidang stay regular, although muddy, with steady monitoring underway, authorities mentioned.
The advisory additionally asks individuals to keep away from approaching the Teesta and Chyakoong riverbanks within the affected stretch till the evaluation is full.
Darjeeling MP Raju Bista mentioned, “I’ve personally spoken to the the Chief Secretary of Sikkim, Ravindra Telang ji, relating to the landslide that occurred above the Chyakoong River, reverse OC Bhir, in the course of the intervening evening of September 5 and 6, 2026. He has knowledgeable me that the landslide has resulted in a partial blockage of the movement of each rivers, with the movement of the Teesta River being briefly obstructed.”
“Nonetheless, at current, the movement of the Teesta River stays regular. Water has amassed within the Teesta and Chyakoong Rivers, however each rivers proceed to movement partially. No lack of life or accidents has been reported to this point,” Bista added.
Nonetheless, he urged individuals dwelling on the banks of the Teesta river to take precautionary steps and stay alert.
“Our total area is receiving rainfall, so it’s higher to be protected than sorry,” the chief mentioned.
In accordance with the Mangan District Administration, water has amassed within the affected stretch, however each rivers proceed to movement. Floor assessments by police personnel at Chungthang and Theng have discovered the Teesta movement to be regular at current.
The administration has alerted weak areas within the decrease belt as a precautionary measure, whereas police and rescue personnel proceed to observe the scenario.
(With Inputs From Pankaj Dhungel)
