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Nepal floods put focus on India’s glaciallakes; 200 of 7,500 at high risk

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 11h ago1 min readIndiaIndia
Nepal floods put focus on India’s glacial lakes; 200 of 7,500 at high risk

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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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