New Maps Reveal Glaciers Most at Risk of Nepal-Like Flooding
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Following the recent devastation caused by a glacier lake burst in Nepal, India is now facing a significant threat. Recent data from the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the National Disaster Management Authority are extremely worrying and frightening. According to these government figures, more than 7,500 glacier lakes exist in the Indian Himalayan region. Of greatest concern is that 189 of these lakes are in the highly sensitive (…
After the devastating flash floods caused by melting glaciers in Nepal, there are now worrying signs for India as well. Reports released about five months ago by the Kathmandu-based International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) warned about the rapidly melting glaciers of the Himalayas and the risks they could pose.
ISRO satellite study: 676 glacier lakes in the Himalayas have increased to 130 in India, the danger here is no less.
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