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LATEST NEWS UPDATES | As Himalayan nations deal with glacial floods, cooperation is the key to mitigate disasters -Ambika Vishwanath & Raji Sharma

As Himalayan nations deal with glacial floods, cooperation is the key to mitigate disasters -Ambika Vishwanath & Raji Sharma

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published Published on Sep 7, 2021   modified Modified on Sep 8, 2021

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With growing evidence on the transboundary nature of climate risks, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive regional risk governance framework.

In the space of three months in early 2021, two glacial lakes in Uttarakhand burst their banks, with tragic consequences for mountain communities and ecosystems. In February, a glacier lake breach caused flash floods that surged through the Rishiganga River. At least 61 people were killed and around 143 reported missing, and two hydropower projects and an important bridge were severely damaged. In April, in the same district, heavy rainfall and snowfall resulted in part of a glacier collapsing; 12 people died in the avalanche.

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This article received initial research input from Anamika Barua, research assistant at the Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies.

This article first appeared on The Third Pole.


Scroll.in, 7 September, 2021, https://amp.scroll.in/article/1004246/as-himalayan-nations-deal-with-glacial-floods-cooperation-is-the-key-to-mitigate-disasters


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