4,000 moved to safety in Bengal after Bhutan glacial lake outburst triggers flood alert
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While the State government says the situation is currently normal, those living in the catchment areas of the Sankosh river and all its tributaries have been asked to evacuate
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Following reports of flash floodsWhile the State government says the situation is currently normal, those living in theriver’s upper reaches, water levels incatchment areas of the Sankoshcould rise suddenly in Assam’s Dhubririver andWest Bengal’s Alipurduar districts, says advisoryall its tributaries have been asked to evacuateSee versions and fingerprints
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Glacial4,000 moved to safety in Bengal after Bhutan glacial lake outburstin Bhutantriggers flood alertin northern West Bengal, AssamSee versions and fingerprints
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State authoritiesFollowing reports of flash floods inWest Bengal have issued high-alert and evacuation warnings for residents living alongthe river’s upper reaches, water levels in the SankoshRiver following a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF)could rise suddenly inneighboring BhutanAssam’s Dhubri and West Bengal’s Alipurduar districts, says advisorySee versions and fingerprints
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Glacial lake outburst in Bhutan
glacialtriggers floodtriggers evacuations along India’s Sankosh Riveralert in northern West Bengal, AssamSee versions and fingerprints
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