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Himalayan region faces flood risks following Nepal disaster
Recent devastating floods in Nepal, which have resulted in over 550 deaths and 1,300 missing persons, have raised urgent alarms regarding ecological stability in the Himalayan region. Experts and religious leaders warn that the disaster serves as a preview of potential catastrophes in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh if current development patterns continue.
In Himachal Pradesh, a study by Himcoste using satellite data identified 2,292 glacial lakes in the Satluj Basin. A significant portion of these—1,335 lakes—are located in China-controlled Tibet, complicating direct monitoring and management. The study highlights the rapid growth of certain lakes, such as the Gipangath Lake in the Chenab Basin, which has expanded from 27 hectares in 1975 to 110 hectares due to melting glaciers.
In Jammu and Kashmir, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq cautioned that reckless exploitation of the ecology, including road construction through mountain blasting and the encroachment of wetlands, is increasing vulnerability to flash floods and landslides. Critics argue that current regional development lacks the necessary scientific safeguards to prevent man-made environmental disasters.
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Himcost · Himcoste · Jammu and Kashmir · LISS-4 · Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq · Nepal · Satluj Basin · Tibetan Plateau
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Development practices such as road blasting and forest felling are increasing environmental vulnerability in Jammu and Kashmir. kashmirlife.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Of the 2,292 identified lakes in the Satluj Basin, 1,335 are located in China-controlled Tibet. www.tv9hindi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 550 people have died and approximately 1,300 are missing following floods in Nepal. kashmirlife.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A study of the Satluj Basin identified 2,292 glacial lakes using LIS-4 satellite data. www.tv9hindi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Gipangath Lake in the Chenab Basin near Sissu has grown from 27 hectares in 1975 to approximately 110 hectares. www.tv9hindi.com