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Bhutan glacial lake outburst triggers flood concerns in Assam's Dhubri, residents on alert

Updated On: 30 October, 2026 10:19 PM IST | Guwahati (Assam) | IANS

People living in vulnerable riverine areas, including Surendrapur and Khoksaguri, expressed fears that a sudden surge in water levels during the night could inundate their homes and agricultural land, leaving them with little time to respond

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The sudden release of water triggered flash floods in the mountainous region. Pic/ X

The sudden release of water triggered flash floods in the mountainous region. Pic/ X

Fear and anxiety have gripped residents living along the riverbanks in Assam's Dhubri district following reports of a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in neighbouring Bhutan, raising concerns over a possible sudden rise in water levels in downstream rivers.

Speaking to reporters on Friday, locals said residents were increasingly concerned, with many gathering along the riverbank to assess the situation.

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