Bhutan glacial lake outburst triggers flood alert in five districts of Assam and West Bengal
A glacial lake outburst flood in Bhutan has led to flood warnings in five districts across West Bengal and Assam. There are concerns that this event could cause a sudden surge in the Sankosh River. In Bhutan, the flash flood blocked a portion of a highway with debris. It also caused partial damage to an irrigation project powered by solar energy. Local authorities have implemented precautionary measures in response to the situation.
A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Bhutan has triggered flood warnings across five districts of Assam and West Bengal, raising concerns over a possible sudden surge in the Sankosh River. The flash flood has partially damaged a solar-powered irrigation project and blocked a section of a highway with debris in Bhutan, prompting precautionary measures … The post Bhutan glacial lake outburst triggers flood alert in five districts of Assam and West Bengal appeared first on Times Kuwait .