Bhutan GLOF triggers evacuations along India's Sankosh River

A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in Bhutan has prompted high-alert and evacuation warnings for residents along the Sankosh River in West Bengal, India. The event underscores the growing transboundary climate risk in the Himalayan region, with potential for downstream infrastructure and population impact. The full extent of damage and flood magnitude remains uncertain as authorities monitor river levels.

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