Bhutan Glacial Lake Outburst Triggers Flash Flood Alerts In West Bengal, Assam
Thimphu : A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) at Shintaphu Lake in northwestern Bhutan has triggered flash flood warnings for parts of West Bengal and Assam, with authorities monitoring vulnerable areas along rivers flowing towards the two states. The incident occurred on Thursday evening in Bhutan's Gasa district, washing away infrastructure at Gasa Tshachu, a popular natural hot spring…
A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) at Shintaphu Lake in Bhutan has prompted flash flood warnings in parts of West Bengal and Assam. The disaster occurred on Thursday evening near the Mo Chhu River in Gasa district, Bhutan. Shintaphu Lake, located at the Mo Chhu's source, is one of Bhutan's 17 identified potentially dangerous glacial lakes.
Although no casualties have been reported, the area was evacuated prior to the flood's arrival. The floodwaters have breached Srigang in Kabesa Gewog, around eight kilometers from Punakha Dzong, raising alarm over downstream regions. Bhutan has notified West Bengal's and Assam's administration about the possible threat to districts bordering the Himalayan kingdom.
Vulnerable areas in West Bengal include Alipurduar, Darjeeling hills, and Cooch Behar, while Assam's Dhubri district and the Darjeeling hills, along with Jalpaiguri, have been flagged as at risk. Authorities have advised residents to remain vigilant, assuring that precautionary measures are being enacted.
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