India, Oct. 31 -- On October 29, a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) was reported in Bhutan's Gasa district, affecting communities along the Mo Chhu valley. The flood followed the outburst of Sintaphu Tsho, a moraine-dammed glacial lake situated at an elevation of about 4,480 metres near Wakila mountain. The resulting floodwaters destroyed the Gasa Tshachu hot springs site and damaged roads connecting the area to Laya, a highland settlement, disrupting local access and livelihoods.

Initial reports indicated that there had been no casualties. Precautionary measures were taken and downstream alerts issued in India, particularly in Assam and West Bengal.

While the cause of the GLOF and the volume of water released remain to be established...