Bhutan Glacial Flood Triggers Evacuations Along India's Sankosh River
- State authorities in West Bengal issued high-alert and evacuation warnings for residents along the Sankosh River.
- The outburst occurred at Shintaphu Lake, one of Bhutan's 17 potentially dangerous glacial lakes.
- Local authorities in West Bengal have begun relocating affected individuals to safer areas.
- Bengal forest minister Manoj Oraon issued a warning to residents near the Sankosh river.
- An assessment of possible livestock losses is expected.
Articles (4)
The Hindu·
Bhutan glacial flood triggers evacuations along India’s Sankosh River
The Times of India·
Glacial lake outburst in Bhutan: North Bengal on red alert as flood threat looms
NDTV·
Glacial Lake Outburst In Bhutan Sends Flash Floods Warning To Bengal, Assam
Bhutan lake outburst triggers flash flood alert along Sankosh river in Bengal