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Bhutan Glacial Lake Outburst Triggers Flood Alerts In Assam, Bengal
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A glacial lake outburst at Shintaphu Lake in Bhutan’s Gasa district on 29 October 2026 triggered high flood alerts in northern West Bengal and Assam. Thousands of residents along the Sankosh river were evacuated as disaster response teams mobilised. The surge damaged infrastructure in Bhutan, including roads and hot springs, while Indian authorities monitored downstream impacts. No casualties were reported in Bhutan, but precautionary measures were implemented across affected Indian districts.Ac
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