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Why a Bhutan glacial lake outburst threatens India

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Why a Bhutan glacial lake outburst threatens India

A glacial lake outburst happens when water held behind a glacier-made lake suddenly escapes. The fast-moving floodwater can race downstream into India, threatening people, homes, roads and other infrastructure near rivers linked to Bhutan’s mountains.

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