42 glacial lakes in Koshi Province under severe threat

Khandbari (Sankhuwasabha), Nov 21: Recent data from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) indicates that 42 glacial lakes in Koshi Province are facing a critical risk.During a discussion held today in Khandbari, headquarters of Sankhuwasabha, ICIMOD expert Sharad Prasad Joshi shared insights from the 2020 report on 'Risks arising from rapid changes in Nepal's glaciers and glacial lakes.' Joshi noted that out of a total of 2,069 glacial lakes in Nepal, only 42 located in the Koshi region are classified as highly at risk.He warned that a potential burst of a glacial lake could lead to catastrophic loss...