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Extremely heavy rainfall causes destruction across Bhutan and region

Oct 06, 2025 4 mins read
Extremely heavy rainfall causes destruction across Bhutan and region

A sudden and intense weather system, initially centred over Nepal as a low-pressure area, moved into Bhutan in the early hours of October 5, triggering widespread destruction across the country, particularly in the southern regions.

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