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Bhutan Glacial Lake Outburst Damages Roads, Washes Away Bridge

A glacial lake outburst in Bhutan damaged roads and washed away a bridge, while a new downstream lake raised fears of secondary hazards.

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Key moments · 7

Shintaphu Lake outburst reported in Bhutan on Thursday evening

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Bengal minister warns Sankosh residents to remain alert

Times of India ↗

Authorities monitor rivers as low lying districts face alerts

Times now ↗

North Bengal reported on red alert over flood threat

Times of India Top Stories ↗

West Bengal issues evacuation warnings along Sankosh River

The Hindu ↗

Flood fears ease as Sankosh recedes in Bengal

Times of India Kolkata ↗

Punakha Dzong closes after Bhutan glacial lake flood

World News CNA ↗

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  1. Watch: Bhutan glacial lake outburst flood damages bridge, roads; Assam on alert
    The Hindu

24 articles

  1. Glacial Lake Outburst Flood damages roads, washes away bridge in Bhutan
    The Hindu
  2. Bhutan GLOF creates new lake downstream, raises fears of secondary hazards
    Times of India India
  3. Vulnerable Areas In Assam Safe: Official On Bhutan Glacial Lake Outburst
    NDTV India
  4. Bhutan hot springs hit by flood from glacial lake burst - Al Jazeera
    Al Jazeera
  5. Bhutan hot springs hit by flood from glacial lake burst
    Al Jazeera

4 articles

  1. Glacial Lake Breach in Bhutan Sparks Flood Fears in Assam, West Bengal
    Times now
  2. Himalayan GLOF Scare: Bhutan Glacial Lake Burst Triggers Flood Warning In Assam, West Bengal On High Alert
    Top World News- News18.com
  3. Glacial lake outburst reported in Bhutan; Assam, Bengal districts on flood alert
    India Today
  4. Bhutan lake outburst triggers flash flood alert along Sankosh river in Bengal
    Times of India