Published: Nov 07, 2025, 14:23 IST | Updated: Nov 07, 2025, 14:23 IST
The Himalayan Ghepan Lake in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti region has dramatically swollen by 176% over the past three decades, raising serious concerns among authorities and environmentalists. This rapid expansion is largely attributed to accelerated glacier retreat driven by climate change, which increases meltwater flow into the lake.