Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Hits Bhutan’s Gasa District, Flash-Flood Alerts Issued for West Bengal and Assam
A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) from Shintaphu Lake in Bhutan’s Gasa district has triggered flash-flood warnings for parts of West Bengal and Assam, following a sudden surge in water levels along the Mo Chhu River.The incident occurred on Thursday evening, completely destroying the facilities at Gasa Tshachu, a popular natural hot spring situated along the banks of the Mo Chhu River in northwestern Bhutan.No casualties have been reported, as the area had been evacuated in advance of t

