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Centre speeds up work on early warning systems for 188 Himalayan lakes

India is enhancing efforts to establish early warning systems for 188 critical lakes. These lakes in the Indian Himalayan Region are vulnerable to glacial lake outburst floods. Recent devastating floods in Nepal and Sikkim highlight the growing hazard. Scientific studies show a significant increase in glacial lake numbers and surface area.

29 Aug 2026 11:35 pm