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Himalayan glacial lakes grew 9.24% from 2011 to 2025, raising flood risks.
Glacial lakes and water bodies in the Himalayas expanded by 9.24% from 2011 to 2025, increasing from 5.30 lakh to 5.79 lakh hectares, according to a Central Water Commission report.
Satellite monitoring of 2,843 lakes showed 1,435 grew while 1,008 shrank.
In India, glacial lake area rose 22.56% to 2,445 hectares, with 428 lakes expanding, especially in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh.
The CWC warns larger lakes heighten the risk of glacial lake outburst floods due to unstable moraine dams, stressing the need for ongoing monitoring and early warning systems.
Monthly updates are shared with disaster authorities.
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Los lagos glaciares del Himalaya crecieron un 9.24% desde 2011 hasta 2025, aumentando los riesgos de inundación.