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INDIA aims to install the first part of an early warning system at some high-risk glacial lakes in the Himalayas next year, a senior official said on Monday (16), as the country responds to deadly floods this month that killed at least 60 people. There are 56 at-risk glacial lakes in India and the urgency

India aims to install the first part of an early warning system at some highrisk glacial lakes in the Himalayas next year, a senior official said on Monday, as

India plans to install an early warning system at high-risk glacial lakes in the Himalayas next year after deadly floods killed at least 60 people. There are 56 at-risk glacial lakes in India, with the urgency to monitor them increasing after Lhonak Lake burst its banks two weeks ago. State governments will recommend which lakes should be prioritized for monitoring systems, with the aim of setting up some by next year.

India aims to install the first part of an early warning system at some high-risk glacial lakes in the Himalayas next year, a senior official said on Monday, as the country responds to deadly... -October 16, 2023 at 06:21 am EDT - MarketScreener

Representational Photo NEW DELHI- India aims to install the first part of an early warning system at some high-risk glacial

This GLOF (Glacial Lake Outburst Flood) Risk Mitigation Programme is sought to be extended to all high-risk glacial lakes in India, the NDMA statement added. | Latest News India

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Lhonak Lake is one of the largest and fastest growing proglacial lakes in Sikkim and is among the 11 large glacial lakes monitored by the Central Water Commission | Latest News India

Scientists were working on the early warning system, which if fully operational could have given people more time to evacuate when the lake overflowed and triggered flash floods in the Teesta river

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