Bhutan Lake Burst Raises Flood Alert in Assam’s Dhubri District

Assam Government Keeps Dhubri on Alert After Bhutan Glacial Lake Burst A glacial lake outburst in Bhutan has triggered flood concerns in Assam’s Dhubri district, prompting authorities to remain on alert. According to The New Indian Express report published on October 30, 2026, the incident occurred at Shintaphu Lake in Bhutan’s Lemthang region. Around 7.4 million cubic metres of water reportedly flowed out of the breached lake into the river system connected to the Sankosh River. The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti warned that water levels in the Sankosh River could rise suddenly in Assam’s Dhubri district and West Bengal’s Alipurduar district. The Assam government said it was closely monitoring the situation. District authorities and disaster response teams have been placed on alert to deal with possible downstream effects. However, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority spokesperson said the Sankosh River’s water level was steady at 6:30 am on Friday. Authorities are continuing to monitor river levels and have urged precaution in vulnerable areas.