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Glacial lake outburst reported in Bhutan; Assam, Bengal districts on flood alert
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- According to Bhutanese media reports, the outburst occurred at Shintaphu glacial lake, located below Wakila Mountain in Gasa district.
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Oct 29, 2026 · Updated 10/30/2026, 11:01:51 AM · Reported with: Scroll.in, The Indian Express, Times of India (India), Hindustan Times, India Today
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Scroll.in — Flood alerts, evacuations in Bengal, Assam after Bhutan glacial lake outburstThe Indian Express — Bengal, Assam on high flood alert after glacial lake bursts in BhutanTimes of India (India) — 'Strong flow, bridges feared washed away': Bhutan glacial lake outburst puts Bengal, Assam on alertHindustan Times — West Bengal on alert after Bhutan glacial lake outburst, authorities monitor Sankosh riverIndia Today — Glacial lake outburst reported in Bhutan; Assam, Bengal districts on flood alertUp next · India-USA
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