Himachal Pradesh Identifies 67 Vulnerable Glacial Lakes, Plans Early Warning Systems

The Indian state of Himachal Pradesh has mapped 67 glacial lakes at risk of outburst floods and plans to deploy early warning systems for four of them. Authorities will use satellite imagery and scientific data to monitor changes while exploring sensor technology for enhanced flood detection.

30 Aug, 10:25 — 30 Aug, 10:25

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1d ago

Himachal identifies 67 vulnerable glacial lakes, early warning systems planned for 4

The state is monitoring the identified lakes through satellite imagery and other scientific data to detect changes that could increase the risk of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), while technical solutions are being explored to install sensors and transmit real-time information from locations where conventional communication networks are unavailable.

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Himachal Pradesh Identifies 67 Vulnerable Glacial Lakes, Plans Early Warning Systems

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