Arunachal Pradesh launches glacial flood awareness drive in Tawang
The Arunachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA), along with district administration and emergency forces, has launched a comprehensive awareness and training initiative on Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) risks in Tawang district. The drive, conducted with the District Disaster Management Authority and the State Disaster Response Force, targets vulnerable downstream habitations and security posts in the high-altitude Mago region.
Technical assessments have identified seven high-risk glacial lakes in the Mago sector, with six sharing a common downstream drainage route that puts settlements like Duri in the potential impact path. SDRF teams conducted hands-on drills covering first aid, search-and-rescue operations, and disaster equipment deployment for residents and security personnel.
The capacity-building programme has covered Mago, Thingbu Hydel, New Maling, and Tongsheng, and will expand to other downstream areas including Phonda, Chaksam, Grenkhar, and Dungshengmang.
