Bhutan Glacier Burst Sends Flood Alert to Bengal and Assam

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A glacial lake burst in Bhutan's Gasa district has triggered flood alerts in parts of Bengal and Assam, with officials urging immediate evacuation of vulnerable areas. The Sintaphu Lake, located near Wakila Mountain in Lungo, Laya Gewog, is the source of the outflow, which is moving through the Mofu River toward the Sankosh River. West Bengal minister Nisith Pramanik warned that residents in Cooch Behar, Tufanganj, and Busirhat must evacuate due to the risk of flooding along the Sankosh and Brahmaputra rivers. Assam's Dhubri is also under threat. Darjeeling MP Raju Bista added that people in the catchment areas of the Sankosh and its tributaries should move to safe zones. The exact damage from the burst remains unclear, but the situation has prompted heightened vigilance across the region.

Reporting: Indian Express India

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