Govt forced into action after Sikkim glacial lake outburst; to launch risk mitigation plan

After the Sikkim flash flood, the Indian government is preparing to launch a ₹150 crore National Glacial Lake Outburst Floods Risk Mitigation Programme (NGRMP) to address the risks associated with glacial lakes in the Himalayan region. The program will focus on hazard assessment, monitoring and early warning systems, mitigation measures, and awareness generation.