40 high-hazard glacial lakes identified in Sikkim, 16 at highest risk of outburst
2 sources·Updated September 4, 2026
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- Hindustan Times India·18h ago40 high-hazard glacial lakes identified in Sikkim, 16 at highest risk of outburst
The data is significant as it comes against the backdrop of the recent flash flood in Nepal, triggered by a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border.
Read at Hindustan Times India → - The Print India·20h ago40 high-hazard glacial lakes identified in Sikkim, 16 at highest risk of outburst
Gangtok, Sep 4 (PTI) The eastern Himalayan state of Sikkim has identified 40 high-hazard glacial lakes, with 16 of them classified as being at the highest risk of catastrophic outbursts that could threaten downstream settlements. The data is significant as it comes against the…
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