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Massive landslide strikes Sikkim, hydroelectric project on Teesta damaged

The landslide happened at Dipu Dara near Singtam around 7 am, causing significant damage to the powerhouse of the Teesta Stage V hydroelectric project

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Around 17-18 houses were also damaged by the landslide. | Representative photo: Unsplash.com

Press Trust of India Gangtok

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A massive landslide struck East Sikkim on Tuesday, damaging parts of a 510-mw hydroelectric project on the Teesta river, officials said.

The landslide happened at Dipu Dara near Singtam around 7 am, causing significant damage to the powerhouse of the Teesta Stage V hydroelectric project of the NHPC, they said.

Around 17-18 houses were also damaged by the landslide, following which the affected families were moved to the NHPC quarters, they added.


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First Published: Aug 20 2024 | 7:10 PM IST

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