Bhutan Lake Outburst | Ground Report From Thimphu As Evacuations Continue, No Casualties Reported
A ground report from Thimphu brings the latest details of Bhutan's glacial lake outburst flood emergency. Warning sirens were sounded as riverside communities were evacuated overnight, with residents moved to safer locations. Facilities at the popular Gasa Tshachu hot springs were reportedly washed away by floodwaters. Army personnel and project staff were also instructed to evacuate as a precaution. No casualties have been reported so far. Meanwhile, authorities in India's Assam and West Bengal are monitoring downstream flood risks.
