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Sikkim Floods l Sikkim Urja Hydro Power Project l Damage Caused By Flash Floods

The recent flash flood in the Sikkim region and its neighboring areas caused extensive damage to critical infrastructure, including the Sikkim Urja, formerly known as Teesta Urja, which is the second-largest hydropower project. This project began generating profits as early as 2022, with its operations commencing in 2017. For a comprehensive understanding of the situation and the substantial damage sustained by one of the largest hydropower plants due to the floods, please watch the provided video. Additionally, the video may provide insights into the estimated cost required to undertake the reconstruction of this vital structure and how many other projects are affected

first published: Oct 8, 2023 05:29 pm