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India Flags Himalayan Glaciers at Risk After Nepal Floods
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 01:47 PM
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Following severe floods in Nepal, Indian authorities have listed certain Himalayan glaciers as high‑risk, while noting others that are comparatively safe.
After the devastating floods that struck Nepal, Indian scientists and disaster management officials have compiled a list of Himalayan glaciers that are now considered high‑risk.
The assessment identifies glaciers whose meltwater flows could pose significant hazards to downstream communities in India.
Glaciers that have shown stable mass balance or lower melt rates are marked as lower risk.
The exercise is part of a broader effort to monitor glacial health and anticipate flood risks in the transboundary Himalayan region.
Officials say the list will guide future monitoring and early‑warning systems for vulnerable areas.
The assessment identifies glaciers whose meltwater flows could pose significant hazards to downstream communities in India.
Glaciers that have shown stable mass balance or lower melt rates are marked as lower risk.
The exercise is part of a broader effort to monitor glacial health and anticipate flood risks in the transboundary Himalayan region.
Officials say the list will guide future monitoring and early‑warning systems for vulnerable areas.