India Facing Glacier Lakes Expansion Crisis In Himalayan Region

India is facing an escalating threat as glacial lakes and water bodies across Himalayan region have expanded by 11% since 2011. Central Water Commission (CWC) report underscores the growing risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) as climate change accelerates glacial melting and lake expansion. Glacial lakes expansion is not limited to India; it is even more pronounced in China.