Bhutan Glacial Lake Outburst Triggers Flash Flood Alerts in West Bengal and Assam

Warnings have been issued by the government in West Bengal and Assam regarding reports of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in Bhutan, and there has been concern over a sudden rise in water levels of rivers that flow into India. This situation has prompted the disaster management departments to be on the lookout for any signs of flash floods in low-lying areas. This warning is especially crucial for communities residing near the rivers in northern parts of West Bengal and western Assam. What

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