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Himachal Pradesh Deploys Advanced GLOF Early Warning System at High-Altitude Glacier
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News18•15-10-2026, 19:00
Himachal Pradesh Deploys Advanced GLOF Early Warning System at High-Altitude Glacier
- •Himachal Pradesh successfully installed a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Early Warning System at the 4,100-metre-high Geepang Gath Glacier in Lahaul-Spiti district.
- •The initiative marks a vital shift from reactive disaster response to proactive, science-based risk monitoring in the fragile Himalayan region.
- •Real-time monitoring systems are becoming increasingly critical as climate change accelerates glacier retreat and raises glacial lake risks.
- •The project aims to protect vulnerable Himalayan communities by providing timely warnings and strengthening local disaster preparedness.
- •Authorities plan to use this deployment as a foundation for building a comprehensive GLOF monitoring network across the state.
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The Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) early warning system was successfully deployed at the Geepang Gath Glacier, situated at an altitude of approximately 4,100 metres in the Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
The initiative aims to transition disaster management from reactive responses to proactive, science-based risk monitoring, ensuring timely warnings and enhanced preparedness to protect vulnerable Himalayan communities.
Pushpendra Rana, Special Secretary for Disaster Management, highlighted the milestone, noting that installing monitoring equipment in challenging high-altitude terrain and harsh weather reflected the dedication of various participating agencies.
