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Fast-Melting Himalayan Glaciers Threaten Water Security For Millions: Study
The findings come after the collapse of a Himalayan glacier in late August along the Nepal-Tibet border, which caused cascading landslides and flash floods in the valleys below.
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Lessons For India In Nepal Flood Disaster: Monitor, Forecast, Communicate
The combined effect of El Nino and climate change accelerates glacier melting, creating conditions ripe for multi-hazard incidents.
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High-Altitude Lakes Expanding In Arunachal, Raising Flood Risk: Study
The study, published in Discover Hazards, assessed 127 lakes across Arunachal Pradesh. It found that 89 lakes were at low risk, 36 at medium risk and two at high risk of glacial lake outburst floods
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Sikkim Proposes 3 Ways To Mitigate Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Risks
Sikkim proposes solar-powered pumping and retention structures to reduce glacial flood risks
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Sikkim Installs Sensors At 16 High-Risk Glacial Lakes After Nepal Floods
Sikkim has more than 400 glacial lakes, both large and small, of which 16 have been identified under the state's high-vulnerability assessment.
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In Nepal Floods, Glacial Lake Link And Flashback To Last Year's Tragedy
Climate experts at the Kathmandu-based International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development say an avalanche from a glacier likely caused Nepal's flash flood.
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Arunachal Government Issues Advisory Amid Glacial Lake Outburst Risk
Authorities have issued a public advisory urging residents and visitors in vulnerable areas of the Mago Chu and Tawang Chu basins to remain alert.
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IIT Guwahati Researchers Identify 492 Himalayan Regions At Risk Of Glacial Lake Formation
IIT Guwahati Research: GLOFs cause significant socio-economic and environmental damage, including loss of life, destruction of agricultural land, damage to hydropower projects.
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Himalayan Glacial Lakes Grew By 9.24% in 14 Years: Central Water Body Report
Glacial lakes and other water bodies in the Himalayan region have expanded by 9.24 per cent over the past 14 years, said a Central Water Commission (CWC) report, spotlighting the effects of climate change.
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Over 400 Glacial Lakes Expanding, Need "Vigorous Monitoring": Central Water Body
More than 400 glacial lakes within India are showing worrying expansion trends and demand vigorous monitoring for disaster purposes, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has revealed in its latest monitoring report.
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Glacial Lake Burst Behind Uttarakhand Floods? A Look At Previous Instances
A glacial lake burst is a sudden flood caused when a lake formed by melting glaciers breaches its natural dam, releasing massive amounts of water downstream.
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Major Glacial Lake Surveys In Arunachal, Sikkim Areas Bordering China
As a part of the national survey to preempt the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF), the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has started surveying the Eastern Himalayas to map all glacial lakes in the country.
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Plans On To Tackle "Dangerous" Glacial Lakes In Himalayas
The expanding glacial lakes in the Himalayas are a matter of serious concern and the National Disaster Management Authority or NDMA has finalised a list of 189 "potentially dangerous" lakes.
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Why Experts Have Been Sent To 6 High-Risk Glacial Lakes In Arunachal Pradesh
Two teams of experts have been sent to six high-risk glacial lakes in Arunachal for the first time to assess the possibility of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF) and ways to access these water bodies for mitigation measures, official sources said.
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89% Expanding Glacial Lakes In Himalayas Grew More Than Twice In 38 Years: ISRO
At least 89 per cent of 2,431 glacial lakes in the Himalayas that were identified in 2016-17 have notably expanded since 1984, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a report today.
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Fast-Melting Himalayan Glaciers Threaten Water Security For Millions: Study
The findings come after the collapse of a Himalayan glacier in late August along the Nepal-Tibet border, which caused cascading landslides and flash floods in the valleys below.
-
Lessons For India In Nepal Flood Disaster: Monitor, Forecast, Communicate
The combined effect of El Nino and climate change accelerates glacier melting, creating conditions ripe for multi-hazard incidents.
-
High-Altitude Lakes Expanding In Arunachal, Raising Flood Risk: Study
The study, published in Discover Hazards, assessed 127 lakes across Arunachal Pradesh. It found that 89 lakes were at low risk, 36 at medium risk and two at high risk of glacial lake outburst floods
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Sikkim Proposes 3 Ways To Mitigate Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Risks
Sikkim proposes solar-powered pumping and retention structures to reduce glacial flood risks
-
Sikkim Installs Sensors At 16 High-Risk Glacial Lakes After Nepal Floods
Sikkim has more than 400 glacial lakes, both large and small, of which 16 have been identified under the state's high-vulnerability assessment.
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In Nepal Floods, Glacial Lake Link And Flashback To Last Year's Tragedy
Climate experts at the Kathmandu-based International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development say an avalanche from a glacier likely caused Nepal's flash flood.
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Arunachal Government Issues Advisory Amid Glacial Lake Outburst Risk
Authorities have issued a public advisory urging residents and visitors in vulnerable areas of the Mago Chu and Tawang Chu basins to remain alert.
-
IIT Guwahati Researchers Identify 492 Himalayan Regions At Risk Of Glacial Lake Formation
IIT Guwahati Research: GLOFs cause significant socio-economic and environmental damage, including loss of life, destruction of agricultural land, damage to hydropower projects.
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Himalayan Glacial Lakes Grew By 9.24% in 14 Years: Central Water Body Report
Glacial lakes and other water bodies in the Himalayan region have expanded by 9.24 per cent over the past 14 years, said a Central Water Commission (CWC) report, spotlighting the effects of climate change.
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Over 400 Glacial Lakes Expanding, Need "Vigorous Monitoring": Central Water Body
More than 400 glacial lakes within India are showing worrying expansion trends and demand vigorous monitoring for disaster purposes, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has revealed in its latest monitoring report.
-
Glacial Lake Burst Behind Uttarakhand Floods? A Look At Previous Instances
A glacial lake burst is a sudden flood caused when a lake formed by melting glaciers breaches its natural dam, releasing massive amounts of water downstream.
-
Major Glacial Lake Surveys In Arunachal, Sikkim Areas Bordering China
As a part of the national survey to preempt the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF), the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has started surveying the Eastern Himalayas to map all glacial lakes in the country.
-
Plans On To Tackle "Dangerous" Glacial Lakes In Himalayas
The expanding glacial lakes in the Himalayas are a matter of serious concern and the National Disaster Management Authority or NDMA has finalised a list of 189 "potentially dangerous" lakes.
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Why Experts Have Been Sent To 6 High-Risk Glacial Lakes In Arunachal Pradesh
Two teams of experts have been sent to six high-risk glacial lakes in Arunachal for the first time to assess the possibility of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF) and ways to access these water bodies for mitigation measures, official sources said.
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89% Expanding Glacial Lakes In Himalayas Grew More Than Twice In 38 Years: ISRO
At least 89 per cent of 2,431 glacial lakes in the Himalayas that were identified in 2016-17 have notably expanded since 1984, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a report today.
