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Bhutan hot springs hit by glacial lake flood
Original: Bhutan hot springs hit by flood from glacial lake burst
A flood triggered by a glacial lake outburst has struck hot springs in Bhutan, damaging the popular site. The incident highlights the growing threat of glacial lake bursts in the Himalayas, where melting glaciers linked to climate change are putting downstream communities and infrastructure at risk. Reports from the region are drawing attention to Bhutan's vulnerability to such sudden natural disasters.
Why now: A glacial lake outburst flood has caused damage in Bhutan, raising concerns about Himalayan climate risks.
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- Bhutan hot springs hit by flood from glacial lake burst · Al Jazeera
- Bhutan hot springs hit by flood from glacial lake burst · Al Jazeera
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