Bhutan glacial flood triggers evacuations along India’s Sankosh River
A glacial lake outburst flood in Bhutan has sent water into the Sankosh River, prompting West Bengal officials to declare a high‑alert status. Authorities have warned residents along the river and begun evacuations in affected districts. The emergency response aims to safeguard communities as floodwaters continue to rise downstream from the Bhutanese source in the region over the next hours.