Threat of glacial lake outburst floods loom large over J-K's Kishtwar: Report

Threat of glacial lake outburst floods loom large over J-K's Kishtwar: Report

Jammu: Glacial lake outburst leading to floods is a serious threat for Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, a comprehensive risk assessment has stated, warning that it puts lives, infrastructure, and the fragile ecosystem in grave danger. According to the GLOF (Glacial Lake Outburst Flood) Management Plan for Kishtwar 2024-25, the tehsils of Padder, Machail, Dachhan, Marwah, and Warwan are in peril of being the worst-affected due to their prox…

India’s reckless projects heighten glacial floods threat in Kishtwar

Srinagar: A fresh report has warned of looming glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in Kishtwar district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, putting thousands of lives, fragile ecosystems, and vital infrastructure at grave risk. According to Kashmir Media Service, the tehsils of Padder, Machail, Dachhan, Marwah, and Warwan have been identified as the worst-affected zones due to their proximity to glacial lakes. The report highlighted…

Threat Of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods Loom Large Over J&K’s Kishtwar: Report

Representational Photo Jammu- Glacial lake outburst leading to floods is a serious threat for Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, a comprehensive risk assessment has stated, warning that it puts lives, infrastructure, and the fragile ecosystem in grave danger. According to the GLOF (Glacial Lake Outburst Flood) Management Plan for Kishtwar 2024-25, the tehsils of Padder, Machail, Dachhan, Marwah, and Warwan are in peril of being the worst-aff…