CLIMATE CRISIS BEHIND RECURRING NATURAL DISASTERS

NEW DELHI: Massive inundation in Rishi Ganga valley caused by a suspected glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) on a clear winter’s day has unnerved scientists. Experts say the occurrence of GLOFS are likely to increase due to climate crisis. “Lakes have always formed in glaciers... due to global warming more glaciers are melting or retreating and there is less snow,” Dobhal added.