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Uttarakhand to use drones and satellite imagery to monitor glacial lakes
India
First seen: Aug 30, 2026, 2:47 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 30, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Authorities in Uttarakhand plan to adopt drones and satellite imagery to monitor glacial lakes. The measure is intended to improve observation of potentially hazardous high-altitude water bodies.
SO WHAT?
Glacial-lake monitoring can help detect flood risks that threaten downstream communities and infrastructure.
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