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Smaller glacial lake triggered August Paro flood, NCHM calls for stronger early warning

September 10, 2026 · BBS News

Smaller glacial lake triggered August Paro flood, NCHM calls for stronger early warning
The flood in Paro in August was initially thought to have been caused by a breach of Jechu Drake Lake. However, a detailed assessment by the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology, or NCHM, has found that the flood was triggered by a smaller glacial lake upstream. The assessment has also highlighted the need to […]
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