Tag: Teesta Bazar

In a poignant revisit to Krishnagram, a sinking zone in the Teesta Bazar, the devastation wrought by the October 2023 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) remains starkly evident. Documented by Junkeri Studio in collaboration with SaveTheHills, this photo feature highlights the ongoing crisis faced by the residents of this beleaguered area. Bhasuwa Renamed Krishnagram: A Submerging Reality Coordinates: 27°03'41.7"N, 88°25'29.2"E, Elevation 248m Formerly known as Bhasuwa, Krishnagram has experienced a dramatic increase in subsidence since the GLOF raised the Teesta river levels by 4-5 meters. The river now flows perilously close, exacerbating erosion and ground instability. Desperation Amidst Destruction Ganga Sarki's Plight Mrs. Ganga Sarki, 55, and her paralyzed elder brot...