It is not just about letting river #Teesta flow freely it's about allowing our nature to take it's own course of change. Nature has always been humble to us, so let's stop exploiting… https://t.co/vRtPQlwzzV
Understanding the root causes is crucial to prevent such disasters in the future #DontDamHimalaya
It is time we hold financial institutions responsible for the projects they fund #DontDamHimalaya#StandWithSikkim
Teesta 3 dam highlights the urgent need for a reevaluation of our approach towards dam construction in eco sensitive are
The impacts of small hydro projects are under scrutiny after the Sikkim flood #DontDamHimalaya#StandWithSikkim
Isn’t it an irony that LIC is investing our money in projects that can wreak havoc on people & ecology. LIC put money in Teesta 3 dam which locals were opposing. Hold financiers accountable! Demand Environmental & Social Safeguards for Banks!
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#StandWithSikkim While India's northern Himachal Pradesh state often sees landslides and flash floods, unregulated construction and torrential rains are exacerbating natural disasters in the mountainous region. #DontDamHimalaya
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Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal has also reported the recovery of 40 bodies downstream of the Teesta River
Facilities of ration, medicines, network, electricity and water should be immediately restored to the people.
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Let us unite in calling for responsible development and protection of our natural heritage #DontDamHimalaya
The aftermath of the Sikkim flood reveals the vulnerabilities of our current dam safety measures
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The consequences of neglecting warnings in Sikkim are severe
The MOEF panel concerns about small hydro projects cannot be ignored #DontDamHimalaya#StandWithSikkim
Experts says that Sikkim hydroelectric ambitions need to be tempered in light of its fragile ecology
Private sector banks invested our savings in doomed projects such as Teesta 3 dam which washed away
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According to officials, the search is ongoing for over 105 individuals who are still missing.
The MOEF panel concerns about small hydro projects cannot be ignored #DontDamHimalaya#StandWithSikkim
Experts says that Sikkim hydroelectric ambitions need to be tempered in light of its fragile ecology
Dams and hydro power projects in the Himalayan regions should be Halted immediately #DontDamHimalaya#StandWithSikkim
Roads beyond Mangan in North Sikkim remain cut off
Devastation caused by development disasters should be declared a national disaster & a relief package should be issued
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A total of 105 people are missing: 63 individuals are missing in Pakyong, 20 in Gangtok, 16 in Mangan & 6 in Namchi
Sikkim flood disaster demands transparency, accountability, and immediate corrective actions #DontDamHimalaya#StandWithSikkim
Experts says that Sikkim hydroelectric ambitions need to be tempered in light of its fragile ecology
It is time to reassess the cost of unchecked development on our environment #DontDamHimalaya#StandWithSikkim
A total of 105 people are missing: 63 individuals are missing in Pakyong, 20 in Gangtok, 16 in Mangan & 6 in Namchi
Measures should be taken to prevent water-borne diseases by paying attention to health services #DontDamHimalaya#StandWithSikkim
Rescue efforts are in progress, with 2,563 people having been rescued from various areas of the state.
Devastation caused by development disasters should be declared a national disaster & a relief package should be issued
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