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Himachal Pradesh installs advanced GLOF warning system, seeks Rs 3,525 crore aid
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 12:39 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh government has installed an advanced Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) warning system to enhance disaster preparedness. It has also requested central assistance of Rs 3,525 crore to cover losses from recent disasters.
The state government announced the installation of an advanced GLOF warning system aimed at providing timely alerts to mitigate risks from glacial lake outburst floods. The system incorporates modern monitoring technology to improve early detection and response capabilities.
Officials said the initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen disaster resilience in vulnerable mountainous areas of Himachal Pradesh. The warning network is expected to help communities and authorities take preventive actions before potential flood events occur.
In parallel, the state has appealed to the Centre for Rs 3,525 crore in financial assistance to compensate for losses incurred from recent disasters and to support ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction work.
Officials said the initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen disaster resilience in vulnerable mountainous areas of Himachal Pradesh. The warning network is expected to help communities and authorities take preventive actions before potential flood events occur.
In parallel, the state has appealed to the Centre for Rs 3,525 crore in financial assistance to compensate for losses incurred from recent disasters and to support ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction work.