Major Glacial Lake Surveys Underway in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim to Prevent GLOF

In a significant national initiative to mitigate the risks of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF), the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has launched an extensive survey of glacial lakes in the Eastern Himalayas. The survey focuses on Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, two crucial regions along the border with China, to map glacial lakes and assess the feasibility of early warning systems and other mitigation measures.

Expert teams are currently conducting a comprehensive survey and study of six high-risk glacial lakes located in the Tawang and Dibang Valley districts of Arunachal Pradesh. This state, which shares a 1,080 km-long border with China, has recently experienced significant infrastructure damage due to glacial lake outbursts. Notably, more than five bridges have been washed away by an outburst from Sangnga Nehgu Lake in Tawang district. This ongoing survey is the first of its kind in Arunachal Pradesh, aiming to address these critical issues.

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