Bhutan Glacial Lake Burst Triggers Flood Alerts in North Bengal
A sudden glacial lake outburst flood, or GLOF, was reported from a lake in Bhutan's high mountains, sending water rushing downstream. Alerts are now active across North Bengal, and authorities have asked people near the Sankosh River and its tributaries to move to safer ground. Thousands have reportedly been relocated, and disaster response teams have been deployed.
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Context: Glacial lakes form when glaciers melt and collect water behind natural barriers of rock or ice. Bhutan's rivers flow into India, so a flood there can reach Bengal and Assam within hours.
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