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Kashmir Flood Risk Alert: 5 Glacial Lakes Marked ‘Very High Risk’ | Climate Warning J&K

April 2, 2026 Editor

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…

Melting Dreams: Glacial Lake Floods Cast Shadow Over Kashmir’s Hydropower Future

September 3, 2025 Editor

GLOFs Endanger Key Projects Like Pakal Dul, Kiru, and Ratle—Experts Warn of Climate-Driven Infrastructure Collapse By: Javid Amin | 03 Sep 2025 A Collision of Dreams and Disasters Jammu and Kashmir, with its mighty Himalayan rivers, has long been seen as India’s hydropower powerhouse. Projects like Kishanganga, Uri, and Salal have already lit up millions of homes, while mega-dams on the Chenab River—Pakal Dul, Kiru, Kwar, and Ratle— are under construction with an investment exceeding ₹22,000 crore. But beneath this promise lies a fragile foundation. As glaciers retreat and unstable…