The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has warned that over 40 glacial lakes in Nepal are at high risk of bursting. The issue was declared by ICIMOD expert Sharad Kumar Joshi during a discussion held in Kandbari, Sankhuwasabha.
The authorities have warned that, if any of these lakes burst, a sudden flood could sweep through villages downstream, putting thousands of lives at risk. All these lakes are in Koshi Province, making it the most vulnerable region.