A commission is monitoring glacial lakes in Himalayan basins, contributing to research on the environment and facing flood risks in multiple states.
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Updated Sep 13
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What happened
A commission is monitoring glacial lakes in Himalayan basins, contributing to research on the environment and facing flood risks in multiple states.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Central Water Commission
water commission of India
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International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
organization
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Tibet
plateau region in west China
Related events
- A glacial lake burst swept river into Nepal, leading to an agreement between Tibet and Nepal to share real-time hazard information.
- Research focuses on Himalayan glacier dynamics, specifically how they influence flood risks along the shared border between Tibet and Nepal.
- A glacial lake outburst caused a massive flash flood affecting downstream areas in the Nepal-Tibet border region.
- Government agencies convey information and call for diplomatic consultations regarding cross-border risks related to lake formation in Tibet.
- Upstream lake draining affects downstream country, with Balendra Shah leading the government during the current crisis.