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India assesses risks from glacial lake outburst floods after Nepal catastrophe
IndiaNepal
First seen: Aug 29, 2026, 7:01 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 29, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A catastrophe in Nepal has focused attention on roughly 200 high-risk glacial lakes in India.
SO WHAT?
A sudden lake outburst could cause deadly flooding and damage communities and infrastructure downstream.
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