What steps has the NDMA taken regarding monitoring glacier lakes in India
Explore the initiatives and significance of the NDMA in monitoring 189 glacier lakes for potential risks and disasters.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in India has initiated several measures for monitoring glacier lakes to mitigate potential risks and disasters. The following are some key steps taken by the NDMA in this regard:
- Identification and mapping of 189 glacier lakes across the country.
- Regular monitoring and assessment of these lakes for any signs of potential risks, such as glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs).
- Development of early warning systems to alert communities in case of an impending glacier lake-related disaster.
- Capacity building of local communities and stakeholders to enhance preparedness and response to such emergencies.
- Collaboration with relevant governmental and non-governmental organizations to strengthen monitoring and risk reduction efforts.
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