Study Finds Expanding High-Altitude Lakes in Arunachal Pradesh Increase Glacial Flood Risks

A recent assessment of 127 lakes in the region reveals that while most pose low risks, dozens are classified as medium or high risk for glacial lake outburst floods.

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High-Altitude Lakes Expanding In Arunachal, Raising Flood Risk: Study

The study, published in Discover Hazards, assessed 127 lakes across Arunachal Pradesh. It found that 89 lakes were at low risk, 36 at medium risk and two at high risk of glacial lake outburst floods

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Study Finds Expanding High-Altitude Lakes in Arunachal Pradesh Increase Glacial Flood Risks

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