Gangtok, Sikkim Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) on Wednesday issued an advisory alerting residents living in embankment areas to be prepared for a possible rise in the water level of Teesta river in the coming days.
Citing the advisory of the Central Water Commission (CWC) regarding the current rainfall pattern, the SSDMA stressed the importance of vigilance due to the unpredictable nature of weather systems.
"The Central Water Commission has issued continued advisories with regard to the current rainfall pattern, which indicates a possible rise in river water levels," it said.
It urged all residents of the Teesta River Basin to remain informed about the latest weather forecasts and advisories through local news channels, radio broadcasts, or official government websites.
Residents should keep an emergency kit that includes essential items such as non-perishable food, water, medicine, clothing, important documents, flashlight and batteries and store valuable and important items in waterproof containers or store them on a high level in their space. Should be kept safe. Homes, said th consultant.
Additionally, it stressed community support, especially for vulnerable individuals, and cautioned against walking or driving through flooded areas.
Residents were encouraged to maintain communication with neighbors and emergency services and to report any emergencies or concerns immediately to the relevant authorities.
The SSDMA provided emergency contact numbers for assistance and highlighted the ongoing heavy rainfall in the northern district, indicating a possible increase in the spate of Teesta river in the coming days. The numbers are 03592-201145/205256/202461 and 112 as emergency response support system.
Citing the advisory of the Central Water Commission (CWC) regarding the current rainfall pattern, the SSDMA stressed the importance of vigilance due to the unpredictable nature of weather systems.
"The Central Water Commission has issued continued advisories with regard to the current rainfall pattern, which indicates a possible rise in river water levels," it said.
It urged all residents of the Teesta River Basin to remain informed about the latest weather forecasts and advisories through local news channels, radio broadcasts, or official government websites.
Residents should keep an emergency kit that includes essential items such as non-perishable food, water, medicine, clothing, important documents, flashlight and batteries and store valuable and important items in waterproof containers or store them on a high level in their space. Should be kept safe. Homes, said th consultant.
Additionally, it stressed community support, especially for vulnerable individuals, and cautioned against walking or driving through flooded areas.
Residents were encouraged to maintain communication with neighbors and emergency services and to report any emergencies or concerns immediately to the relevant authorities.
The SSDMA provided emergency contact numbers for assistance and highlighted the ongoing heavy rainfall in the northern district, indicating a possible increase in the spate of Teesta river in the coming days. The numbers are 03592-201145/205256/202461 and 112 as emergency response support system.
