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APSDMA Launches Glacial Flood Awareness in Arunachal's Tawang
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News18•20-09-2026, 20:00
APSDMA Launches Glacial Flood Awareness in Arunachal's Tawang
- •The Arunachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has initiated a comprehensive awareness and training program on Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) risks in Tawang district.
- •The drive, in collaboration with DDMA and SDRF, targets vulnerable downstream habitations and security posts in the high-altitude Mago region, including Mago village, Duri village, and forward camps of the Indian Army and ITBP.
- •Technical assessments have identified seven high-risk glacial lakes in the Mago sector, with six sharing a common downstream drainage route, directly impacting habitations like Duri.
- •Residents are urged to maintain vigilance, as early warning mechanisms and timely evacuation plans are crucial for mitigating loss of life and property from high-altitude natural hazards.
- •SDRF teams conducted hands-on drills covering basic first aid, search-and-rescue operations, and disaster equipment deployment for local residents and security personnel.
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The Arunachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, alongside the district administration and SDRF, has launched a comprehensive awareness and training initiative regarding Glacial Lake Outburst Flood risks targeting vulnerable downstream habitations and security posts in the Tawang district.
Technical assessments conducted in the Mago sector have identified seven high-risk glacial lakes, with six sharing a common downstream drainage route that puts settlements like Duri directly in the potential impact path.
The awareness campaign was initiated by the Arunachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority in collaboration with the District Disaster Management Authority and the State Disaster Response Force.
