Rising temperatures heighten Glacial Lake Outburst Floods , landslide risks in Himalayan region: Glaciologist Randhawa

Aug 29, 2026

The Rising temperatures, accelerated glacier retreat and increasing formation of glacial lakes are making the Trans-Himalayan and wider Himalayan region increasingly vulnerable to Glacial...

"Global warming causing Himalayan glaciers to melt rapidly": Glaciologist Dr Naresh Rana on Nepal floods

Aug 29, 2026

A major flash flood that struck Nepal after originating in the Tibet region was likely triggered by the sudden collapse of a large chunk...

Sikkim: Centre completes comprehensive hazard assessment of high-risk glacial lakes in Gyalshing District

Jul 12, 2025

The expedition team comprised of 8 experts (glaciologist, geographer, geologist and civil engineer) was carried out from 19th June to 1st July 2025 and...