Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:43am on 30 Oct 2026,Friday Weather & Environment
A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) was reported at Shintaphu Lake in Bhutan’s Gasa district on October 29, 2026, raising concerns about sudden flooding in neighbouring Indian states. Indian authorities issued a special advisory for West Bengal’s Alipurduar district and Assam’s Dhubri district, warning of a possible sharp rise in the Sankosh River’s water level. Sirens were sounded, and residents in affected areas of Bhutan were reportedly moved to safer locations. West Bengal Forest Minister Manoj Kumar Oraon urged riverside residents in Kumargram to evacuate as a precaution. Authorities continued monitoring the situation.
