Sikkim identifies 40 high-hazard glacial lakes, including 16 at highest risk
Authorities have identified 40 glacial lakes in Sikkim as high hazard, with 16 considered at the highest risk of an outburst.
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Why it matters
A glacial lake outburst could cause sudden flooding and threaten downstream communities and infrastructure.
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