127 High-Altitude Lakes in Arunachal Pradesh Assessed for Glacial Flood Risk

A study published in Discover Hazards has examined 127 high-altitude glacial lakes across Arunachal Pradesh for flood risk. Researchers found that 89 of these lakes are at low risk of glacial lake outburst floods, while 36 were classified as medium risk. Two lakes were identified as posing a high risk of such flooding events. The study highlights growing concerns over expanding glacial lakes in the region, which can pose serious downstream flood hazards.
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