Raising awareness on extreme rainfall and environment thru social media
Nov2021 saw a number of storms develop in the Bay which resulted in extraordinary rains in Tamil Nadu
STH posts the above type of information in our What's App group 'Hazard Alerts' in a bid to raise awareness among readers and persons on social media about extreme rainfall and environment related issues👇
STH activity : Hosting the Sustainable Mountain Development Summit (SMDS X) in Darjeeling and Kalimpong as a part of DHI
The Darjeeling Himalaya Initiative (DHI) is the state chapter of West Bengal in IMI (Integrated Mountain Initiative) and STH is a part of DHI.
DHI hosted the 10th SMDS between 18-20Nov2021 and later on 11Dec2021 (International Mountain Day) in Darjeeling and Kalimpong and being a part of DHI, STH took active part in the summit.
Please read further on IMI and SMDS X here
Rainfall in Nov2021
No rainfall in Kalimpong, Darjeeling and Kurseong. Heavy rain was reported near Sevoke and Kalijhora on 22Nov due to which there was a blockage of NH10.
Jaldhaka reported 14.9mm rain on 27Nov2021
Praful Rao
Kalimpong district
Darjeeling Sikkim Himalaya
