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Siliguri Corridor - Road Beside Teesta River

The Teesta River flows through North Bengal near the strategic Siliguri Corridor, also known as the ''Chicken's Neck,'' which connects India with Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan. The river, particularly around Sevoke and Kalimpong, has experienced severe damage from Himalayan flash floods, resulting in human suffering and infrastructure loss. In 2023, a glacial lake outburst flood in North Sikkim left thousands homeless and caused numerous casualties. In certain areas along the river, people have constructed bamboo dwellings. Recent Chinese involvement in a Teesta River project in Bangladesh has raised security concerns for India. The Border Roads Organisation and NHIDCL continue to work in regions adjacent to the Teesta River to ensure the road remains undamaged by future floods and nearby settlements are safeguarded. They are also fortifying NH-10, a vital highway within the Siliguri Corridor, to enhance its resilience in Siliguri, West Bengal, India, on April 19, 2026. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13676464
Date Taken	19 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto

Teesta River North Bengal Siliguri Corridor Chicken's Neck Sevoke Kalimpong Himalayan flash floods glacial lake outburst flood North Sikkim bamboo dwellings Chinese involvement Bangladesh security concerns Border Roads Organisation NHIDCL NH-10 Siliguri West Bengal India April 19 2026 Soumyabrata Roy