The Economic Times

Is India prepared for the next Glacial Lake Outburst Flood? Nepal catastrophe brings 200 high-risk lakes in focus

Nepals deadly glacial disaster has renewed scrutiny of Indias preparedness for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods, with around 200 high-risk glacial lakes identified across the Himalayas. A government survey has mapped about 7,500 glacial lakes, including 4,700 in the Ganga basin, while experts urge faster monitoring, warnings and mitigation.