Bhutan glacial lake outburst triggers flash flood alerts in Bengal, Assam
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.
By Syed MubashirEthiopia
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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.
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- 36 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 30, 2026
- Byline
- Syed Mubashir
- Source
- The Munsif Daily