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India has 7,500 Himalayan glacial lakes, 200are high risk amid flood fears

Nepal's alarming glacial lake outburst flood serves as a wake-up call for India, which is home to about 200 vulnerable glacial lakes in the Himalayas. The GLOF incident in Sikkim resulted in severe damage, highlighting the urgency of proactive measures. In response, the Indian go

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PRADEEP THAKUR28 Aug 2026, 09:16 pmUpdated 8h ago1 min readIndiaIndia
India has 7,500 Himalayan glacial lakes, 200 are high risk amid flood fears

India — PRADEEP THAKUR

Nepal's alarming glacial lake outburst flood serves as a wake-up call for India, which is home to about 200 vulnerable glacial lakes in the Himalayas. The GLOF incident in Sikkim resulted in severe damage, highlighting the urgency of proactive measures. In response, the Indian government has launched a National GLOF Risk Mitigation Programme focused on thorough assessments, continuous monitoring, effective early warnings, and raising awareness within local communities.

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Source: Times of India · PRADEEP THAKUR. Published 28 Aug 2026, 09:16 pm.

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