Nagaland University is leading a research project. It focuses on high-altitude lakes in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. The project assesses ...

Experts warn of heightened risks of flash floods, landslides, and glacial lake outbursts in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region this monsoon sea...

A 4.0 earthquake hit Delhi on Monday with no reported damage, underscoring the importance of earthquake preparedness. Tips include taking c...

The 2023 Sikkim Glacial Lake Outburst Flood was triggered by the collapse of 14.7 million cubic metres of moraine material in South Lhonak ...

Following a devastating glacial lake outburst flood in Sikkim last year, India is intensifying efforts to map and address vulnerabilities i...

India has issued a fourth notice to Pak to review the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, highlighting disputes over hydroelectric projects in Jammu ...

The Indian government decided to review dams vulnerable to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) to improve spillway capacity. The Central W...

Officials announced that after the monsoon season, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and the Union Territory of Jam...

In this study, the researchers identified and classified all glacial lakes in the Third Pole region based on their position and characteris...

As Sikkim picks up the pieces following flash floods that saw many thousands being displaced, major infrastructure projects destroyed and s...

India plans to install an early warning system at high-risk glacial lakes in the Himalayas next year after deadly floods killed at least 60...

The government is set to discuss a comprehensive National GLOF Risk Mitigation Measure to address the Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) c...

A recent flash flood in Sikkim's Teesta river basin has highlighted the risks associated with South Lhonak lake. A study published in 2021 ...

Scientists are investigating whether the recent earthquake in Nepal caused the south Lhonak lake to burst, leading to a flash flood in the ...

IUCN India and the TCS Foundation have launched an initiative, "Himalaya for the Future", which aims to enhance sustainability and the well...

Experts say that continuous storage of huge quantities of water has turned lakes on high mountains into potential "water bombs" for the pop...

Unfortunately, this is the ugly truth of the Himalayas. The heap, which includes biodegradable plastic, can be found just four kilometres f...