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Bhutan Glacier Outburst Triggers High Alert in WB Border Districts
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 11:08 AM
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Authorities in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar have been instructed to monitor the Sankosh River closely after a glacier outburst in Bhutan.
A high alert has been issued in the border districts of West Bengal following a glacier outburst in neighboring Bhutan. The incident has prompted immediate action from local administration to assess potential risks to downstream areas.
Officials in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar have been specifically directed to monitor the flow of the Sankosh River. This river originates in Bhutan and flows into India, making it a critical point of concern for flood management in the region.
The alert status reflects the precautionary measures taken by authorities to ensure public safety. Monitoring teams are likely to be on standby to track any sudden changes in water levels or flow velocity resulting from the glacial event.
Residents in the affected districts are advised to stay updated with official communications and avoid risky areas near the riverbanks until the situation stabilizes.
Officials in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar have been specifically directed to monitor the flow of the Sankosh River. This river originates in Bhutan and flows into India, making it a critical point of concern for flood management in the region.
The alert status reflects the precautionary measures taken by authorities to ensure public safety. Monitoring teams are likely to be on standby to track any sudden changes in water levels or flow velocity resulting from the glacial event.
Residents in the affected districts are advised to stay updated with official communications and avoid risky areas near the riverbanks until the situation stabilizes.