Sikkim identifies 40 high-hazard glacial lakes, 16 at extreme risk of outburst
- Sikkim has identified 40 high-hazard glacial lakes, with 16 classified in the highest-risk Category A for possible outbursts.
- Shako Chho has been identified as the state’s most vulnerable glacial lake, with a mitigation proposal submitted to the NDMA.
- The state is using satellite imagery and remote sensing to monitor changes in glacial lakes and assess GLOF risks.
- Sikkim is working on what could be India’s first dedicated GLOF Risk Mitigation Protocol, alongside stronger early-warning systems.
Source: thehindu.com
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