Topic

Glacial Lakes

Current Affairs for Week 37 of 2026

  1. Chinese study links climate change to the Himalayan glacial collapse

    Researchers reported on 8 September that warming contributed to the ice-rock avalanche on the Nepal-China border that set off the Bhote Koshi flash floods, and warned that the risk of such disasters is rising across high-altitude regions.

    Source: The Hindu

Current Affairs for Week 36 of 2026

  1. Himalayan States asked to monitor glacial lakes after the Nepal disaster

    Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired a review meeting with Himalayan States and Union Territories on 3 September on preparedness for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods and snow avalanches. He called for continuous surveillance of vulnerable glacial lakes and avalanche-prone regions and stronger early warning systems.

    Source: The Hindu