Bhutan glacial lake outburst triggers flood, no injuries reported
Summary
A flood triggered by the bursting of the Shintaphu glacial lake has washed away infrastructure at Gasa Tshachu hot springs in Bhutan, but no injuries or deaths have been reported. Part of the road to Laya village was washed away and closed indefinitely after the late-night flash flood.
Key Points
- Shintaphu glacial lake burst its banks and caused a flood at Gasa Tshachu natural hot springs in Bhutan.
- State broadcaster BBS said no injuries or loss of life have been reported.
- Two bailey bridges may have been washed away, and the extent of damage was still unknown due to darkness and strong floodwaters.
- The road to Laya village was washed away and closed indefinitely, though the area had been evacuated beforehand.
