Teesta residents appeal NHPC for a stronger protection wall

Kalimpong|Mukesh Sharma:The Teesta Bazaar alongside the River Teesta is situated 16 kms from Kalimpong town. The Teesta Bazaar stretch over a km has always been in danger by the flow of the river. The horrendous Teesta flood in the year 1968 not only inculcates fear in the minds of the Teesta residents but also to the Kalimpong residents. Due to the river current, inches of land is being by the river day by day. Danger perils at Teesta Bazaar which is situated between two massive hydro power projects. The NHPC had earlier built a protective wall but was washed away eventually by the continuous rainfall. Taking the monsoon and the above circumstances into consideration, the residents now has requested the NHPC to construct a strong protective wall measuring at least about 3 mtrs. Reciprocating to the appeal the NHPC officials recently visited the spot and have also assured the residents for the construction of a strong protective wall.