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“The breach has led to the release of an astonishing 5.08 million cubic metres of water from the hydro reservoir; and this deluge is now hurtling down the mountains, causing alarm among nearby communities.
“The scale of this breach is a matter of grave concern, with potential consequences ranging from environmental damage to the displacement of residents downstream.”

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/natural-disasters/sikkim-here-s-why-the-chungthang-hydro-dam-breach-is-a-big-deal-92109

Sikkim: Here’s why the Chungthang Hydro-dam breach is a big deal

The breach has led to the release of an astonishing 5.08 million cubic metres of water from the hydro reservoir