Jammu and Kashmir: Five Glacial Lakes Identified as High GLOF Risk, Over 2,700 Structures in Danger Zone

Five glacial lakes in the Kashmir Himalayas have been identified as high risk for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), potentially impacting over 2,700 buildings and infrastructure. A scientific study categorized these lakes based on susceptibility, with ongoing efforts to gather precise data for risk assessment and mitigation.