Reports noted geologists as indicating that melting glaciers in Bhutan could pose flood problems for the country in the near future. They cited the recent sudden rush of water from the 13-km long Tshojo glacier impacting Phochhu. Geologists suspect that the rush of water might have emanated from undetected underground lakes or ponds in Tshojo glacier1.

Meanwhile, reports noted that the NTPC was holding talks with the Bhutan government for setting up a 600MW hydro power plant at Amochu. The plant envisages an investment of over Rs. 3,600 crore2.

• 1. “Moraine dam threat looms large,” Kuensel Online, May 4, 2009, at http://www.kuenselonline.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=12402
• 2. “NTPC likely to set up 600 MW hydel project in Bhutan,” The Hindu, May 3, 2009, at http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/006200905031321.htm