IISc has been modelling which sections of these glaciers are most likely to detach, noting that hanging glaciers start melting earlier than other types because of their exposure to warmer conditions.

HT reported that a preliminary analysis by the National Disaster Management Authority indicated that a glacier collapse may ...

Two environmental experts said the authorities ignored repeated scientific warnings, violated eco-sensitive zone norms, and pushed unscientific road expansion in a fragile zone ...

A large lake formed on the Bhagirathi river close to the Indian Army camp area at Harshil due to silt and debris brought by the Kheer Ganga river that engulfed Dharali market on August 5, is assuming ...

There is a clear relationship between the Char Dham road widening and these landslides.' 'The situation has further worsened ...

The cause of the flash flood that struck Uttarkashi's Dharali village on August 5 is still unclear, though experts have proposed several possible triggers.

The spine-chilling visual of Kheer Ganga (Kheer Gad) river unleashing a torrent of water, mud and debris through Dharali ...

Rajiv Semwal says the deluge of mud, water and boulders smashed every structure either side of the Kheer Ganga, a stream that ...

The lakes up there were already at the brink due to accumulated rainwater, and then snowmelt occurred.' 'When one lake ...

Experts examining the images suggest the disaster may have been triggered by a glacial collapse upstream of Kheer Ganga. The ...

Search operations continue in Dharali, Uttarkashi, after flash floods caused by heavy rains. Extensive evacuations are ...

A sudden flash flood tore through Dharali village in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, sweeping away homes, ...