Bhutan's Shintapu glacial lake erupts causing flooding across the country India's neighboring states of Assam and West Bengal have issued a flood alert. In Bhutan, a flood of water destroyed a section of a highway and a solar-powered irrigation system, India Today reported. At this point, there have been no reports of casualties in the country. The full extent of the lake eruption and its implications for downstream areas are still unclear. The Indian government has issued a special warning regarding the possibility of a sharp rise in water levels in the rivers of West Bengal and Assam. Shintapu Lake is located in the Punatsangchu River basin. After crossing the border with India, this river gets the name Sankush. A sudden strong flow of water seriously threatens populated areas located downstream. The authorities in India called on the residents of several areas to immediately evacuate to safer places.