The Environment Ministry reported a surge in Himalayan glacial lakes. Flood risk is rising. Glacier monitoring now lies with the Ministry of Jal Shakti and its agencies. Scientists warn over 5,000 lakes are vulnerable due to rising temperatures.
ISRO's findings reveal significant changes in the size of glacier lakes, with 676 of them growing since 1984. Among these, 601 lakes have more than doubled in size, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
Glacial recession showed a positive correlation with moderate glacial slope (r = 0.3) and debris cover (r = 0.1), with larger glaciers retreating at a lower speed than smaller ones
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