Tag: GLOF
Photo: IANSWhy Bhutan’s Shintaphu Glacial Burst Poses a Direct Flood Threat to North Bengal
Kolkata: A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) at Shintaphu Lake in Bhutan has prompted the West Bengal government to prepare for possible flooding in north Bengal. The outflow has raised fears of inundation in the region. The Torsa, Jaldhaka, Sankosh and Raidak rivers enter north Bengal from Bhutan. Residents living along the banks of the…
