The flood poses risks to communities and infrastructure in Assam and West Bengal, particularly in areas near the Sankosh River, which connects to Bhutan's Mo Chhu and Pho Chhu river systems before joining the Brahmaputra. A sudden rise in water levels could lead to damage to roads, bridges, and buildings, as well as potential displacement of residents. The Indian Himalayan region, with its thousands of glaciers and glacial lakes, remains highly vulnerable to such events, especially as climate change accelerates glacier retreat and increases the size and number of glacial lakes.