Researchers from IIT Mandi have identified nine rapidly expanding glacial lakes in Himachal Pradesh, terming them ticking "water bombs", with the alarm being sounded against the backdrop of the unprecedented devastation and loss of lives in the Nepal flash floods that were believed to have been sparked when a huge chunk of a glacier broke off and plummeted into such a lake, causing it to overflow.

IIT Mandi warns of glacial water bombs in Himachal Pradesh

Heavy rains and landslides have disrupted life across Himachal Pradesh, with 259 roads blocked as authorities continue clearance operations. Meanwhile, Assam is battling a severe rain and flood crisis, with the death toll rising to 101 and more than 1.26 lakh people affected across 10 districts. Rescue and relief operations are underway in both states.

Himachal Pradesh: 259 roads blocked in Himachal as of now due to landslides

Torrential rains have triggered cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides in Himachal Pradesh. 13 landslides and nine flash floods were reported across the mountain state. The death toll in the state between the 24th of June to the 9th of July has been reported at 72.

Floods create havoc in Himachal Pradesh

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