Flood Threat Looms in Kashmir: High-Risk Glacial Lakes Raise Alarm Across Fragile Himalayas By: Javid Amin | 01 April 2026 A Silent Threat Rising in the Himalayas A growing environmental concern is casting a shadow over the Kashmir Valley as scientific studies flag five glacial lakes in the Kashmir Himalayas as “very high risk” for potential outburst floods. The findings have triggered alarm among policymakers, environmental experts, and local communities, highlighting the urgent need for monitoring and disaster preparedness. Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has publicly acknowledged…
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