Bhutan GLOF washes away Gasa hot spring complex, damages highway; assessment underway

Sintaphu Lake in Bhutan experienced a glacial lake outburst flood that washed away a hot spring complex. The Punakha-Gasa highway also suffered significant damage, leading to road closures. Authorities are assessing the situation and advising avoidance of non-essential travel in affected areas. Precautionary evacuations were executed as floodwaters reached nearby communities. Flood advisory alerts were issued in India for regions along the Sankosh River.