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Home Secretary reviews Himalayan States’ preparedness for glacial lake outbursts

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Home Secretary reviews Himalayan States’ preparedness for glacial lake outbursts

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan. File  | Photo Credit: ANI Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired a meeting with Himalayan States and Union Territories on Thursday (September 3, 2026), to review their preparedness to face Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and snow avalanches, stressing the need for proactive monitoring, risk-informed planning, and stronger early warning…

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Sikkim flood was a matter of time despite uncertainties, scientists knew

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Sikkim flood was a matter of time despite uncertainties, scientists knew

The Teesta basin in the Sikkim Himalaya is home to several glacial lakes in the high-altitude, glacier-covered terrain. Among them, South Lhonak Lake stands out as one of the largest and fastest-growing. Although these lakes are primarily situated in remote and uninhabited mountain valleys, the consequences of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) can extend over…

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