Siliguri, Oct. 30 -- Bhutan Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) concerns have prompted heightened vigilance in low-lying areas of Assam and West Bengal following reports of a major glacial flood event in the high-altitude Himalayan region of Bhutan. Authorities are monitoring transboundary rivers amid fears that sudden increases in water levels could threaten downstream settlements, agricultural land and critical infrastructure.

According to initial reports, large volumes of water released from a glacial lake, potentially carrying sediment and debris, could flow downstream through river systems connecting Bhutan with northeastern India. The situation has raised concerns for vulnerable communities living along riverbanks, particularly in ...