The government has decided to review the design flood of all the existing and under-construction dams vulnerable to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). Further, it has made it mandatory for all new dams planned to have Glacial Lakes in their catchments to do GLOF studies. The Central Water Commission (CWC) monitors 902 Glacial Lakes and Water Bodies. Out of it, 477 Glacial Lakes & Water Bodies, having water spread to areas greater than 50 ha and 425 Glacial Lakes having a size of 10 ha to 50 ha from June to October every year. Besides, the Ministry of Earth Science has been monitoring and carrying out scientific research on two pro-glacial lakes in the Chandra Basin since 2013.

Source: Indian Express August 09, 2024 11:58 UTC