Bhutan Glacial Flood Damages Roads, Assam Districts on Alert
A glacial lake outburst flood in Bhutan has damaged roads and washed away a bridge, according to The Hindu. It has also created a new lake downstream, raising fears of further hazards. Revenue circles in Dhubri and Kokrajhar districts of Assam have been put on high alert.
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Context: A glacial lake outburst flood happens when a lake held back by glacier ice or debris suddenly bursts, sending water and rocks rushing downstream. Bhutan's Himalayan rivers flow into Assam, so the flood risk reaches Assam's plains quickly.
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