A ticking time bomb in the Himalayas? Govt flags 100 dams at risk of glacial lake outburst floods

A government warning highlights the vulnerability of over 100 dams in six Himalayan states to flash floods caused by glacial lake outbursts. Rapidly melting glaciers, attributed to climate change, have expanded glacial lakes, posing a significant threat to downstream infrastructure. New guidelines emphasize structural upgrades for dams and early warning systems to mitigate potential disasters.