Uttarakhand installs first warning system to prevent deadly glacial lake floods
- Uttarakhand installed its first glacial lake early warning system at Vasundhara Tal in Chamoli district to monitor flood risks.
- The system uses advanced sensors to track lake water levels, rainfall, temperature, wind and ground movements.
- Sensors send updates every two hours through satellite communication and can send immediate alerts if dangerous changes occur.
- • The system aims to detect glacial lake outburst floods, which happen when lakes suddenly release water, threatening nearby communities.
Source: theprint.in
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