NHPC Expert Team to Assess Damages and Plan Remedial Works for Teesta-V Project
In a significant development, an expert team from NHPC’s corporate office is set to visit the Teesta-V hydropower project to evaluate the extent of damage, assess losses, and formulate a plan for remedial actions. This visit follows the devastating glacial lake outburst flood that struck in October 2023, severely impacting the Teesta Stage 3 dam operated by Sikkim Urja Ltd.
The disaster, triggered by a cloudburst, led to a massive flash flood that wreaked havoc on parts of the Chungthang dam, Sikkim’s largest hydropower project. These catastrophic floods occur when glacial lakes, formed from melting ice, accumulate water behind fragile moraine dams and release it suddenly, causing extensive downstream destruction.
The upcoming evaluation by NHPC’s experts is crucial for understanding the damage’s full scope and planning necessary measures to restore operational integrity to the Teesta-V project, which has been non-functional since the incident. Their assessment will also be vital in implementing strategies to prevent future occurrences, thereby safeguarding the region’s hydropower infrastructure.
Stay tuned for further updates on this story as NHPC’s team embarks on this critical mission to rehabilitate Sikkim’s vital hydropower assets.
Original Story https://www.pratidintime.com/north-east/sikkim/teesta-power-station-damaged-in-landslide-undergoing-restoration-nhpc
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