India highlights progress in mitigating glacial lake risks, focusing on 200 high-risk lakes.

India's Principal Secretary, P K Mishra, highlighted the importance of mitigating risks from glacial lakes to protect communities during a workshop on Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) risk reduction. Mishra noted India's progress through assessment, monitoring, and mitigation, with a focus on about 200 high-risk lakes out of 7,500 surveyed. He also stressed the need for international cooperation and the government's commitment to allocate Rs 150 crore under the National GLOF Risk Mitigation Programme.

November 12, 2024
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