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Regan Sapkota

The author is currently engaged in Clim Adapt as a Risk and Resilience Specialist.
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Thame GLOF Rings Alarm Bells

Published On: September 1, 2024 09:30 AM NPT By: Regan Sapkota

Given Nepal’s extreme climatic conditions, fragile geography, and susceptibility to seismic hazards, these beautiful glacial lakes could turn into "water time bombs" in the near future if timely risk reduction measures are not taken. The risks are too significant to ignore.