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flag Himalayan glacial lakes grew 9.24% from 2011 to 2025, raising flood risks.

flag 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. flag Satellite monitoring of 2,843 lakes showed 1,435 grew while 1,008 shrank. flag In India, glacial lake area rose 22.56% to 2,445 hectares, with 428 lakes expanding, especially in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh. flag 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. flag Monthly updates are shared with disaster authorities.

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