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More than a year after the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) wiped out Teesta III, the government wants to rebuild the dam.

Mayalmit Lepcha asks the tough questions: Why are we rebuilding the dam in the face of escalating climate risks such as expanding glacial lakes? Why are financial institutions funding another risky venture? Will local communities see any real benefits?

Mayalmit is an activist, president of the Sikkim Lepcha Indigenous Tribal Association, and general secretary of the Affected Citizens of Teesta.

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