Bhutan Glacial Lake Outburst Triggers Flash Flood Warning for Bengal and Assam

A glacial lake outburst in Bhutan has prompted a flash flood warning affecting the Indian states of West Bengal and Assam. The concern centres on Shintaphu Lake, which sits at the source of the Mo Chhu River. Bhutan has classified this lake as one of 17 glacial lakes considered potentially dangerous. Authorities are monitoring the situation as downstream areas may be at risk of sudden flooding.
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