Fortnight-long study begins at 6 high-risk glacial lakes in Sikkim

Fortnight-long study begins at 6 high-risk glacial lakes in Sikkim

NEW DELHI: A fortnight-long study was launched on Saturday to evaluate the volume, depth and longitudinal profile of six high-risk glacial lakes in Sikkim, according to the officials. Being conducted at the behest of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the Glacial Lake Susceptibility Assessment Study (GLSAS) will help characterise the physical dimensions of the … Read more