Mangan, September 6, 2026: Following the landslide incident reported earlier today near the confluence of the Teesta and Chyakoong Rivers, the District Administration, Mangan, conducted a comprehensive on-site assessment this afternoon to evaluate the ground situation.
A joint inspection team comprising Shri Karma D. Bhutia, Joint Director-cum-DPO, DDMA Mangan, alongside Shri Chandan Chhetri, SDPO Chungthang, and officials of DDMA and Chungthang Police visited the site opposite the Theng Tunnel.
Key Findings from the Ground Assessment:
* River Flow Restored: The natural channel previously restricted by debris has opened up further, allowing river water to discharge at a steady, normal speed.
* Reduced Risk: The threat of sudden water release or flash surges downstream has significantly reduced compared to the morning hours.
* Current Status: Overall condition along the river stretch remain stable and normal.
* Continuous Monitoring: Teams from Chungthang Police under the supervision of SDPO Shri Chandan Chhetri, along with personnel of the DDMA, remain deployed on-site to maintain 24/7 surveillance of the river levels and slope stability.
Public Advisory
While the immediate danger has notably decreased, public safety remains the administration’s highest priority. Residents living along the downstream Teesta river belt are advised to remain vigilant, avoid venturing near riverbanks, and voluntarily move to safer, higher locations as a precautionary measure until full clearance operations are completed.
The District Administration is actively monitoring the entire belt, and further updates will be shared as the situation develops,’according to the information from
Office of the District Collector,Mangan District, Sikkim.
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