Bhutan glacial lake outburst triggers flood alert in five districts of Assam and West Bengal
A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Bhutan has triggered flood warnings across five districts of Assam and West Bengal, raising concerns over a possible sudden surge in the Sankosh River. The flash flood has partially damaged a solar-powered irrigation project and blocked a section of a highway with debris in Bhutan, prompting precautionary measures …
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[Claude] All three reports cover the same Bhutan glacial lake outburst flood affecting Assam and West Bengal, with no conflicting facts.
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