(a) whether gradual increase of water level in the Tsho- Rolpa Glacier has posed danger for India and its neighbours;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the remedial steps being taken by the Government in
this regard?
(a) whether gradual increase of water level in the Tsho- Rolpa Glacier has posed danger for India and its neighbours;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the remedial steps being taken by the Government in
this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI JAI PRAKASH NARAYAN YADAV)
(a)&(b) Yes, Sir. There is a gradual increase in water
level in Tsho–Rolpa Glacier lake due to the melting of the
nearby glacier, showing nearly six folds increase over the
last 40 years. The reason for increase in water level is
due to retreating of Tradkarding glacier located above the
lake as a result of global warming. The lake is located in
Himalayan region in Nepal.
(c) The National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA) under
the Disaster Management Support Programme has been
constantly monitoring various major glacier lakes in the
Himalayas for any possible breach. NRSA will also be
keeping a close watch on Tsho- Rolpa glacier using Indian
remote sensing data.