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'J-K's Kishtwar at high risk of glacial lake outburst floods'

Glacial lake outburst leading to floods is a serious threat to Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, a comprehensive risk assessment has stated, warning that it puts lives, infrastructure, and the......

Three million Indians at risk from flooding by glacial lakes: Global study

Three million people in India are at risk of flooding caused by glacial lakes, the highest number of those exposed in the world, according to new study. IMAGE: The Neeti valley in the Himalayas.......

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Scientists are exploring whether the strong earthquake that struck Nepal and the surrounding region on Tuesday is responsible for the south Lhonak lake outburst, which triggered a flash flood in......

Decades of warnings preceded Sikkim disaster

Several occasions in the last two decades have seen government agencies and research studies warning about potential glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in Sikkim, which can cause massive damage......

This 2021 study warned about devastation in Sikkim

A study by an international team of researchers had warned two year ago that the South Lhonak lake in Sikkim may burst in the future and significantly impact the downstream region. IMAGE: Mud and......

Glacial Lake Outburst Floods

News for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods

'J-K's Kishtwar at high risk of glacial lake outburst floods'

Three million Indians at risk from flooding by glacial lakes: Global study

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Decades of warnings preceded Sikkim disaster

This 2021 study warned about devastation in Sikkim

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