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West Bengal Evacuates 12,000 Residents as Glo River Swells Sankosh
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 03:02 AM
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West Bengal authorities relocated 12,000 people from flood‑prone areas after the Glo River, originating in Bhutan, surged and threatened the Sankosh basin.
West Bengal authorities relocated 12,000 residents from flood‑prone areas after the Glo River, which originates in Bhutan, surged and threatened the Sankosh basin.
The Glo, a tributary of the Brahmaputra, has risen sharply following heavy rainfall in the Himalayan foothills, raising concerns about downstream flooding in West Bengal.
Evacuation teams moved people to higher ground and temporary shelters, while the state’s disaster management department coordinated with local police and the Indian Army for rescue operations.
Officials warned that the river could continue to rise, urging residents in low‑lying districts to stay alert and follow instructions from authorities.
The Glo, a tributary of the Brahmaputra, has risen sharply following heavy rainfall in the Himalayan foothills, raising concerns about downstream flooding in West Bengal.
Evacuation teams moved people to higher ground and temporary shelters, while the state’s disaster management department coordinated with local police and the Indian Army for rescue operations.
Officials warned that the river could continue to rise, urging residents in low‑lying districts to stay alert and follow instructions from authorities.