Himalayan glacial lake outburst flood risks intensify due to rapid retreat

The rapid retreat of Himalayan glaciers is creating unstable proglacial lakes, such as Tsho Rolpa, which pose a significant risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). While the long-term threat of catastrophic flooding is well-documented, the precise timing and scale of future events remain difficult to predict, highlighting critical infrastructure vulnerabilities in high-altitude regions.