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Uttarakhand Faces Climate Threat from Melting Glaciers, GLOF and Avalanche Risks
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🗓 06 Sep 2026, 05:38 AM
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Uttarakhand is experiencing increased climate vulnerability as its glaciers retreat, raising the risk of glacial lake outburst floods and avalanches. These changes pose challenges for the region’s communities and environment.
Uttarakhand is currently described as being at a climate crossroads, with ongoing retreat of its glaciers drawing attention from observers.
The melting ice is linked to a higher likelihood of glacial lake outburst floods, known as GLOF, which can release large volumes of water suddenly.
At the same time, changing snow and ice conditions are contributing to increased avalanche risks in the mountainous terrain, affecting safety and livelihoods.
The melting ice is linked to a higher likelihood of glacial lake outburst floods, known as GLOF, which can release large volumes of water suddenly.
At the same time, changing snow and ice conditions are contributing to increased avalanche risks in the mountainous terrain, affecting safety and livelihoods.