Srinagar, March 28 -- The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is taking proactive steps to mitigate the risks associated with Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the Union Territory.
The initiative involved a phased approach, including data collection, identification of high-risk glacial lakes and development of early warning systems.
The region's unique geography, with its high-altitude glaciers and lakes, makes it particularly vulnerable to GLOFs. Rising global temperatures are accelerating glacier melting, leading to the formation of numerous glacial lakes that are at risk of sudden breach, releasing millions of cubic meters of water and debris.
To address this threat, the J&K government has adopted a comprehensive, holistic and proac...