Glacial Lake Outburst in Bhutan Triggers Flood Alert in Bengal and Assam

A glacial lake outburst flood from Shintaphu Lake in Bhutan triggered a high flood alert across northern West Bengal and Assam.

Authorities initiated evacuations along the Sankosh River as nearly 7.4 million cubic metres of water surged into the Mo River.

The IMD forecasted heavy rainfall in Alipurduar on Friday, while disaster response teams were placed on standby for rescue operations.