31-08-2024 19:59 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Fortnight-long study begins at 6 high-risk glacial lakes in Sikkim

Officials have initiated a two-week study to evaluate six high-risk glacial lakes in Sikkim at the behest of NDMA. This includes assessing lake physical dimensions and moraine dam stability through advanced surveys. The effort aims to mitigate glacial lake outburst floods and enhance the understanding of lake hydrology, critical for disaster prevention.
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