When glaciers melt, the risks can flow downstream. 🏔️💧

Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) occur when water stored in glacial lakes is suddenly released, potentially causing devastating floods across vulnerable Himalayan communities and infrastructure.

With climate change increasing the risk, early warning systems, risk monitoring, and disaster preparedness are crucial to protecting lives, ecosystems, and livelihoods.

Understanding GLOFs today means building a more climate-resilient Himalayas tomorrow. 🌍

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