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Heed the warnings of the rain

Jun 30, 2025 2 mins read
Heed the warnings of the rain

As the early rains of the monsoon settle into Bhutan’s valleys and mountains, the land is already showing signs of strain. Roads have begun to buckle, hillsides to slide, and social media is awash with footage of mudslides and rockfalls. These are the first signals of a season that will grow more dangerous in the weeks to come. If ignored, as always, these warnings will translate into tragedy.

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