J&K on GLOF alert

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Himalayan states for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and snow avalanches, focusing on vulnerable sites, early warning, evacuation and response.

The meeting came in the wake of the Nepal-Tibet glacier disaster that killed more than 1000 people and left over 2000 missing.

It was attended by the chief secretaries and State Disaster Management Authorities of J&K, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.

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Himalayan states for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and snow avalanches, focusing on vulnerable sites, early warning, evacuation and response. The meeting came in the wake of the Nepal-Tibet glacier disaster that killed more than 1000 people and left over 2000 missing. It was attended by the chief secretaries and State Disaster Management Authorities of J&K, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.

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Officials reviewed vulnerable glacial lakes and snow-covered areas, high-risk locations and downstream flow paths, along with alert dissemination, evacuation plans and response resources.
The states and J&K presented measures for monitoring vulnerable lakes, mapping flow paths, issuing early warnings, reaching communities and deploying response resources.
Mohan said vulnerable glacial lakes and avalanche-prone areas required "continuous and proactive monitoring," particularly during periods of heightened risk.

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Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired the meeting in New Delhi. The states and J&K were asked to review their plan...

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