Glaciers in north Sikkim, disturbed by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake, have started melting faster, leading to fears of flash floods in the region. Geologists say the increasing flow of water could threaten the flora and fauna of the Kanchenjunga National Park, the highest national park in India. In the past couple of days, black water has been flowing out of the mountains, and some traditional springs have gone missing. Geologists feel these are warnings of flash floods.
"Nothing will be stable at the moment," said Sushil Kumar, a geophysicist with the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology. Experts say another quake in the region could prove even more devastating and could even change the course of the Teesta. The state has formed an expert panel to prepare a report on the impact of the quake. Source
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