NHPC Teesta-V Power Station Hit by Landslide
Aug 20, 2024 19:30
A landslide has affected part of NHPC's Teesta-V Power Station building in Sikkim. The power station is currently undergoing restoration works after a flash flood in October 2023.
New Delhi, Aug 20 (PTI) A part of NHPC's Teesta-V Power Station building in Sikkim was affected by a landslide, the company said in an exchange filing on Tuesday.
The Teesta basin region has been subject to periodic natural subsidence/landslides during the ongoing monsoon season.
Today's incident of landslide at NHPC 510 MW Teesta-V Power Station (Sikkim) also occurred due to subsidence/landslide over tail race tunnel (TRT) outlet structure and behind the GIS building, it said.
"This has affected TRT Gate hoist structure and part of the GIS building. The power station is currently not operational and undergoing restoration works after flash flood of October 2023," NHPC said.
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