Himalayan GLOF expedition to avert future disasters launched
The expedition, which runs from 20 August to 10 September 2025, aims to prepare scientific mitigation plans to protect vulnerable downstream communities from future disasters.
The expedition, which runs from 20 August to 10 September 2025, aims to prepare scientific mitigation plans to protect vulnerable downstream communities from future disasters.
A fully functional glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) early warning system (EWS) will be established in Jammu and Kashmir to respond to the sudden breach of glacial lakes in the high-altitude regions, particularly in the Himalayas, by rapid melting of glaciers due to climate change.
The USD 500,000 event marks the first formal tournament for senior golfers in India and is part of the Europe-based Legends Tour. It will be contested over 54 holes and has drawn a number of notable and proven performers in the 64-man field.
A meeting was held to discuss strategy to tackle the challenge of glacial lake outbursts in Ladakh and a comprehensive roadmap aimed at bolstering emergency response mechanisms was charted out by the stakeholders.
