NGT warns Centre over hanging glacier danger in central Himalaya after study finds rising disaster risk

A new study links development to sharply higher exposure

The National Green Tribunal has asked the Centre and other agencies for responses over the threat from hanging glaciers in the central Himalayas. A recent study flags unstable glaciers on steep slopes, raising fears of avalanches and downstream disasters. It also notes a sharp increase in how many people are exposed as high-altitude development expands into vulnerable zones.