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Amit Shah orders early warnings for 30 high risk Himalayan lakes to curb flood heat wave disasters
Politics
Published on 10 May 2026

30 Himalayan lakes flagged high risk today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed India’s readiness for floods and heat waves, focusing on developing early warning systems for 30 high-risk Himalayan lakes across northern and northeastern states. He directed that flood crisis management teams be activated nationwide and said the National Disaster Management Authority will check compliance with directives on forest fires, heat waves, and floods.
- Amit Shah reviewed preparedness for floods and heat waves
- Early warning systems are planned for 30 high-risk lakes
- Flood crisis teams will be activated across all states
- NDMA will monitor compliance on multiple disaster risks
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