A guided kayak trip across the Møsevatnet lake along the foot of Møsevassbreen glacier is a special experience Norway offers between the months of July and mid-September. Just make sure to book the ...
Gangtok, Nov 29: The Sikkim government has launched its fourth and final glacial lake expedition of the year to assess the flood risks posed by high-altitude lakes in the state. This expedition is ...
Himalayan glacial lakes are expanding at an alarming rate, increasing the risk of catastrophic floods. A recent report reveals a 10.81% growth in lake surface area from 2011 to 2024, with India ...
Gangtok, Nov 27 (PTI) To mitigate risks of glacial lake outburst floods and enhance climate resilience, the Sikkim government is launching its fourth and final expedition for 2024 from November 27 to ...
signalling a heightened risk of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), according to a government report. The Central Water Commission's (CWC) report, which was accessed by PTI, states that with a ...
The mission responds to the alarming increase in glacial lake hazards due to climate-induced glacier retreat, with 40 high-risk glacial lakes identified in Sikkim alone, according to an official ...