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Rising Kashmir > Blog > Developing Story > J&K Govt takes proactive steps to mitigate Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in UT
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J&K Govt takes proactive steps to mitigate Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in UT

RK Online Desk
Last updated: March 27, 2025 6:30 pm
RK Online Desk
Published: March 27, 2025
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The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is taking proactive steps to mitigate the risks associated with Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the Union Territory.

The initiative involved a phased approach, including data collection, identification of high-risk glacial lakes and development of early warning systems.

The region’s unique geography, with its high-altitude glaciers and lakes, makes it particularly vulnerable to GLOFs. Rising global temperatures are accelerating glacier melting, leading to formation of numerous glacial lakes that are at risk of sudden breach, releasing millions of cubic meters of water and debris.

To address this threat, the J&K government has adopted a comprehensive, holistic and proactive approach, initiating numerous technologically advanced measures on this account. These included

Expeditions and Data Collection; gathering detailed data through bathymetric surveys, water sampling and meteorological data collection to understand the dynamics and characteristics of glacial lakes,

Risk Assessment and Categorization; identifying high-risk glacial lakes based on 17 critical parameters including size, location and potential mass movement zones,

Early Warning Systems; establishing a fully functional Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Early Warning System (EWS) to enhance preparedness and response to potential GLOF events besides Mitigation Measures; developing and implementing specific mitigation measures, including lake-lowering techniques and site-specific mitigation measures.

The Focused Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) Monitoring Committee (FGMC) has been constituted to oversee implementation of the mitigation strategy. The committee has identified 14 high-risk glacial lakes, 3 moderate-risk lakes and 7 low-risk lakes. Expeditions have been conducted to high risk lakes, including Sheeshnag and Sonsar to enhance understanding and preparedness.

The government plans to continue its efforts to expand the mitigation program, improve predictive abilities for heavy rainfall events and sensitize the stakeholders, including NDR, SDRF and ITBP to be prepared for any emergent situation. Likewise, awareness generation has been specially focused upon and Aapda Mitras are being sensitized and activated to remain vigilant in local areas.

Building on the momentum of its initiatives, the government of Jammu and Kashmir has undertaken a series of specialized expeditions to study critical glacial lakes in the region.

Led by Dr. Sunil Dhar from the Department of Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jammu, these expeditions have focused on three high-risk lakes in the Kishtwar district: Mundiksar Lake, Hangu Lake and an unnamed lake.

The expeditions have provided invaluable data on lake conditions, environmental factors, and potential GLOF risks. This information will be crucial in developing risk mitigation strategies and enhancing early warning systems. A subsequent expedition to Gangabal Lake, a high-altitude glacial lake in the northwestern Himalayas, assessed the lake’s physical and geological characteristics, including local geomorphology, natural dam stability, and glacier conditions.

Although classified as high-risk due to its location and feeding glacier dynamics, the field survey found Gangabal Lake to be currently stable. The lake’s consolidated dam material, lack of piping activity and steady water discharge contribute to this stability. However, the steep slopes and visible mass movement zones, combined with the crevassed Harmukh Glacier, highlight the need for continuous monitoring to mitigate the potential risks.

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