On 20th August 2024, at 7:30 am, a major landslide hit East Sikkim causing substantial damage to the Teesta V dam run by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC).

It damaged an NHPC GIS building and six residential houses. Significant cracks also developed along the Singtam-Dikchu road, rendering it inaccessible. All residents have been evacuated and relocated to the NHPC guest house in Balutar, which has been designated as a relief camp. No casualties have been reported.

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