Shimla, July 16 -- As Himalayan glacial lakes pose a threat, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a notice to the National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) for suggestions and remedial measures.
The Tribunal is considering the issues of melting glaciers, increasing the size of glacier lakes, and
the danger of their overflowing or bursting, as well as the consequential effects.
Meanwhile, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it is monitoring 100 glacial lakes in the country of size greater than 10 hectares, out of which 34 exhibit an increasing trend, and 20 show a decreasing trend. There is no change in the 44 glacial lakes.
Also, there are 67 dams located on the path of these 100 g...