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Sikkim flash flood | Power ministry investigating early warning system at Teesta Urja hydropower project: RK Singh

Calling the GLOF calamity a "freak incident", the Union minister for power said the Indian government is not ready to write off hydropower projects as yet.
MC Explains: How govt plans to safeguard hydroelectric projects in the aftermath of Sikkim floods

The CEA this week released guidelines for slope stability in hydropower projects, and had earlier set up a panel to look into the technical problems and resultant cost overruns in such projects.
Explainer: What is glacial lake outburst flooding and how does it affect the Himalayas?

Glacial lake outburst flooding (GLOF) is the term used by scientists when the water levels of glacial lakes breach their boundaries causing large amounts of water to flow into nearby streams and rivers.

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Sikkim flash flood | Power ministry investigating early warning system at Teesta Urja hydropower project: RK Singh

MC Explains: How govt plans to safeguard hydroelectric projects in the aftermath of Sikkim floods

Explainer: What is glacial lake outburst flooding and how does it affect the Himalayas?