Lahaul-Spiti administration is preparing for a potential glacial lake outburst flood. Thirty-two vulnerable locations have been identified along the likely flood path. An early warning system will be installed at Ghepan Lake this month. A Geological Survey of India team will assess the lake and its surroundings. Residents in vulnerable areas are receiving disaster preparedness training.

Sikkim is moving from assessing glacial lake risks to implementing engineering solutions aimed at reducing the threat of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). With 40 high-risk…

The directive came after the flash floods on the Nepal-China border on August 26, which led to more than 1,300 deaths.