It has been reported by Senior Joint Commissoner FM that a Glacial Lake Outbrust Flood (GLOF) has occured in the Mo Chhu (Sankosh) River system in Bhutan, which may affect downstream areas of West Bengal Alipurduar District and Coochbehar District. Al.

It has been reported by Senior Joint Commissoner FM that a Glacial Lake Outbrust Flood (GLOF) has occured in the Mo Chhu (Sankosh) River system in Bhutan, which may affect downstream areas of West Bengal Alipurduar District and Coochbehar District. All downstream Sites along the river Sankosh in West Bengal are directed to remain on High Alert and closely monitor the river Water Level. Necessary precautionary measures should be taken, and any significant changes must be reported `immediately. CWC Sites Barobisha, Sankosh LRP, Golokganj & Baladoba are directed to closely monitor the river situation.
As per recent report, 74 lakh cu. m. is the volume of water released into the river from the lake.
Water will reach Puna-I dam site in 10-15 mins.