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40 high-hazard glacial lakes, 7 at high risk: Why Sikkim is bracing for a possible Himalayan flood threat

Sikkim has increased preparations for possible flooding from glacier lakes. The development transpired after the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) found 40 high-hazard glacial lakes in the state, seven of which were deemed to be at great danger. Notably, the fresh alarm was set off when a devastating flood caused by a glacier in nearby Continue reading 40 high-hazard glacial lakes, 7 at high risk: Why Sikkim is bracing for a possible Himalayan flood threat The post 40 high-hazard glacial lakes, 7 at high risk: Why Sikkim is bracing for a possible Himalayan flood threat appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .