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Study warns Kishtwar proglacial lake could double in size within 15 years

A study warns that glacier retreat could cause a proglacial lake in Kishtwar to roughly double in size within 15 years. Such growth may increase future glacial-lake hazard exposure.

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Larger glacial lakes can raise downstream flood risk for nearby communities and infrastructure.

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  1. Kishtwar Proglacial Lake Could Double Up Within 15 Years as Glacier Retreats, Study Warns ↗kashmirlife.net · Recorded source date: Sep 10, 2026, 6:47 AM UTC

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