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CLIMATE IMPACTS DAY 05/05/2012

The Dots are connected... great success in observing CLIMATE IMPACTS DAY on 5th May '12. For details pls click on http://www.climatedots.org/

4th May: The Invitation (courtesy :-  Climate Dots)

Dear Friends,

Across the planet now we see ever more flood, ever more drought, ever more storms. People are dying, communities are being wrecked — the impacts we’re already witnessing from climate change are unlike anything we have seen before.

But because the globe is so big, it’s hard for most people to see that it’s all connected. That’s why, on May 5, 2012 the Dots will be Connected.

In places from drought-stricken Mongolia to flood-stricken Thailand, from fire-ravaged Australia to Himalayan communities threatened by glacial melt,  people will hold rallies reminding everyone what has happened in our neighborhoods. And at each of those rallies, from Kenya to Canada, from Vietnam to Vermont, someone will be holding a…dot. A huge black dot on a white banner, a “dot” of people holding hands, encircling a field where crops have dried up, a dot made of fabric and the picture taken from above.....

The organisers of the event (Connect Dots/ Climate Dots, a project of 350.org will  share those images the world around, to put a human face on climate change– they will hold up a mirror to the planet and force people to come face to face with the ravages of climate change.  CASA is doing its bit by spreading it to its own networks through this website.

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North Sikkim - the epicentre of the earthquake of 18th sept'11 PDF Print E-mail

North Sikkim is a district of the Sikkim state, India. Its district headquarter is Mangan. This is the most affected district in Sikkim due to the earthquake of 18th September.  Majority of the villages including Chungthang, Lachen & Lachung villages are totally cut off from the district headquarters Mangan.  The only way to get there is through helicopters.   The army is air dropping food packets and relief materials in these areas with over a dozen choppers every day and also airlifting the injured and the dead.

 

CASA is planning to work on providing permanent shelters to the victims of North Sikkim, when the communication channels are re-established.  However, the army and the government are saying it would take not less than 2 months to restore the roads, over 100 kms with fresh landslide occurring.


Geography of North Sikkim


North Sikkim disatrict covers the 4226 Sq.kms area. North Sikkim is the northern district of Sikkim state. At an altitude of 3950 ft the town is located at a distance of 65 km from Gangtok, the state capital. Tourists need special permits to visit North Sikkim beyond Mangan.

 

(Map of  North Sikkim. Red Circles are the most affected areas  completely inaccessible as of now)

Rivers: Tista, Lachung Chhu, Chakung Chhu Umram Chhu, Yumthang Chhu


Latitude of North Sikkim city : 27 degrees,   31.8 minutes   North


Longitude of North Sikkim city : 88 degrees,   35.9 minutes   East


About North Sikkim


The majority of the population of North Sikkim are Bhutias and Lepchas. There are a lesser number of Nepalis. The region is famous for the Buddhist monasteries, Phensong and Phodong.



Sub - Division in North Sikkim District


In North Sikkim district there are 2 sub – divisions Chungthang and Mangan

Revenue Block in North Sikkim District

  1. Toong
  2. Siyam
  3. Rongong
  4. Ramthang
  5. Tingchim
  6. Phodong
  7. Shipgyer
  8. Naga Namgore
  9. Lower Mangshila

10. Namok

11. Tangyek

12. Tumlong

13. Pani Phensong

14. Men Rongong

15. Chhawang

16. Labi

17. Chungthang

18. Lachen

19. Lachung

20. Upper Mangshila

21. Phamtam

22. Singhik

23. Sentam

24. Kazor

25. Rimghim

26. Zimchung

 

Gram Panchayat Units in North Sikkim District:
In North Sikkim district there are 20 Gram Panchayat Units

Cities and Towns in North Sikkim District:

  1. Cave
  2. Ford
  3. Phodong
  4. Chungthang
  5. Log Bridge
  6. Yumthang
  7. Dispensary
  8. Mangan

 

Major Crops: Cardamum, Paddy, Apple, Corn, Potato, Cabbage are the main crops of this district.

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