Sikkim's 17 Reservoirs Pose 'Big Danger': Satellite Images Reveal Chilling Threat

• 17 natural reservoirs in Sikkim are in a dangerous state due to climate change impacting glaciers.
• If one reservoir breaks, a large part of North Bengal faces a terrible disaster.
• Kalyan Rudra, Chairman of the State Pollution Control Board, warned of future dangers, recalling the 2023 Teesta flood from Lhonak Lake bursting.
• Satellite images presented at a seminar highlighted the potential future dangers from these unprotected, growing reservoirs.
• Prompt action from the central government is needed to address the threat from these inaccessible Himalayan reservoirs.