and more than 100 others are missing after South Lhonak, a glacial lake in the Himalayas, burst its banks last week. Such outbursts - or the sudden release of water from a lake fed by a glacier ...
Glaciers are melting at an alarming rate due to climate change, leading to the formation and expansion of glacial lakes. While these lakes may appear serene, th ...
On October 3, 2023, South Lhonak Lake located at 5,200 m above sea level in the Upper Teesta basin, experienced an outburst, triggering a devastating flood cascade that killed 55 people ...