Himachal Pradesh has 249 glacial lakes, of which 11 have been
identified as having high potential for outburst. Due to melting of glaciers in
Chokhang area of Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh Northern India, 6 to 7 new smaller lakes have been formed
within the last couple of years in the
area, posing threat to the people living downstream.
July 23
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/global-warming/Melting-glaciers-giving-rise-to-new-lakes-in-Himachal-Pradesh/articleshow/38889169.cms
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