Bhutan lake outburst prompts flash flood alert on Sankosh river in Bengal

A flash flood alert was issued for residents near the Sankosh river in Bengal after an outburst from Shintaphu Lake in Bhutan. Residents in the Kumargram area have reportedly been advised to take precautions.

Timeline

1. 29 Oct, 18:01 UTCTimes of India reports flood alert
2. 30 Oct, 01:52 UTCFirst appeared on NDTV
3. 30 Oct, 03:30 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
4. 30 Oct, 03:49 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

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• bhutan floodGoogle Trends
• Bhutan lake outburst triggers flash flood alert along Sankosh river in BengalTimes of India
• Glacial lake outburst in Bhutan; 5 districts in Assam and Bengal on flood alertIndia Today
• Glacial Lake Outburst In Bhutan Sends Flash Floods Warning To Bengal, AssamNDTV