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Himalayan hydro power projects face flood risk

November 24, 2016

The potential hydro power projects in the Himalayan region face increased flood risks from the formation of new lakes and the expansion of existing ones due to melting glaciers. It was revealed by study conducted by Swiss researchers on the ..

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Uttarakhand High Court bans construction near glaciers in Uttarakhand

November 8, 2016

The Uttarakhand High Court has banned near glaciers in Uttarakhand and directed the state government to preserve the rapidly melting glaciers, a source of major rivers. The High Court issued an order, taking notice of the degradation in the Himalayan ..

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Glaciers melting at 5 to 20 metre rate annually: Government

July 20, 2016

Majority of glaciers in India including Gangotri are retreating (melting) at varying rates ranging from 5 to 20 metre per year due to global warming. It was announced by Minister of State (independent charge) of Environment, Forest and Climate Change ..

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