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Glacial lake water area in India rose 27% from 2011 to July 2025, with 471 of 581 lakes expanding.
The water spread area of glacial lakes in India increased by over 27% from 2011 to July 2025, rising from 1,952 to 2,496 hectares across 55 monitored lakes, according to the Central Water Commission.
The broader Himalayan region saw a 6.03% rise in glacial lake and water body area.
Satellite data from Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2, processed via Google Earth Engine, showed 471 of 581 Indian glacial lakes expanded by July 2025.
The CWC, under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, continues monitoring 2,843 glacial lakes and water bodies, including 1,360 in trans-boundary regions.
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El área de agua de los lagos glaciares en la India aumentó un 27% desde 2011 hasta julio de 2025, con 471 de 581 lagos en expansión.