Water is being released from India again, there is a threat of new floods in Teesta
September 29, 20243 Mins Read
Jumbangla Desk: The North Bengal region of India is affected by heavy rains and landslides one after another. Due to continuous rainfall, Teesta river has again taken a terrible shape. Mal of Duars, from Kranti to the border of Bangladesh, the drought-prone Teesta is swollen. National Highway 10, the national road connecting West Bengal with Sikkim, has been engulfed by Teesta River at Malli. Same situation in Teesta market Red alert has been issued in unprotected areas of Teesta, Jaldhaka rivers.

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According to India Meteorological Office sources, Gajoldoba, Nagarakata received maximum rainfall in the month of September According to Jalpaiguri Regional Meteorological Office, Gajoldoba received 253 mm of rain, Nagarkata 265.4 mm, Dayana 221.8 mm, Murti 231.8 mm. As a result, the Irrigation Department has issued a red alert in unprotected areas from Teesta river Domhoni to Mekhliganj Bangladesh border. Besides, the North-East Division of the Irrigation Department has issued an unrestricted red alert up to the headwaters of the Jaldhaka river.

Due to incessant rain in the mountains, water is also rising in the rivers coming down from Sikkim and Bhutan. As a result, the danger of flash flood is increasing. To deal with the situation and reduce the pressure on the barrage, the Teesta Barrage Authority is releasing water from the Gajoldoba Barrage of the Teesta River.

According to the West Bengal Irrigation Department, Channel 24 learned that on average, about one lakh cusecs of water was released from the Ghazaldoba barrage towards Bangladesh during the day and night on Friday. But at 8 pm that amount increases manifold. About 2 lakh 9 thousand 380 cusecs is released. 1 lakh 90 thousand 699 cusecs water was released with a slight decrease at 9 pm. After that, the amount of water released decreases slightly towards night. On an average, one lakh 65 thousand 478 cusecs of water is released.

From Saturday morning, however, the amount of water released started to decrease. On an average, 1 lakh 28 thousand cusecs of water is released from 6 am to 9 am. But after 10 am, 1 lakh 80 thousand 563 cusecs of water was released, increasing the risk of flooding in Bangladesh. Then at 11 am 1 lakh 61 thousand 741 cusecs. 1 lakh 78 thousand 21 cusecs at 12 noon and 1 lakh 74 thousand 348 cusecs at 1 pm. 1 lakh 70 thousand 357 cusecs of water was released at 2 pm and 1 lakh 70 thousand 640 cusecs of water at 3 pm.

Due to the swelling of the river overnight, the Indian part of the Teesta has been miked by the administration since Friday night to alert the common people. The residents of the river banks were also requested to evacuate to safe places.

In order to avoid any untoward incident, Jalpaiguri Sadar Sub-Division Governor Tamojit Chakraborty and Sadar BDO Mihir Karmakar along with other officials visited Nandanpur Boalmari Teesta river-adjacent area of ​​Jalpaiguri Sadar block late on Friday night. Talk to the people of Teesta Par. At that time they were accompanied by the members of Disaster Management.

Meanwhile, due to rain throughout the night on Friday, new landslides occurred in several places of the hill. Landslide blocked road at Melli in Kalimpong. On the other hand, the image of Darjeeling district has fallen again. Kalimpong district administration has issued guidelines and informed that national highway number 10 will be closed for the time being. The Department of Works is looking into the matter. National Highway 10 remains closed until they receive their instructions.

On the other hand, the alternative route from Garubathan through Lava, which was viable, has also become dangerous. The district administration has banned the use of that road unless necessary.

District Magistrate of Kalimpong Balasuvrahmaniyam T said that due to collapse in several places of National Highway No. 10, traffic restrictions have been imposed on that road. However, Lava, Garubathan road is open. Meanwhile, the Teesta has swelled. Dupar residents have been warned. Besides, several relief camps have been kept ready. We are monitoring the whole situation.