Uttarakhand News: A major step has been taken towards reducing the potential disaster risk from glacier lakes in Uttarakhand and strengthening disaster management preparedness. situated in Chamoli Saraswati Tal and situated in Uttarkashi Kedartal The expert team left on Tuesday for scientific survey. Secretary Disaster Management and Rehabilitation from Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) Vinod Kumar Suman Flagged off the team. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami And Minister of Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Madan Kaushik He wished the expert team all the best for the expedition.
There will be a scientific assessment of the condition of glacier lakes
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that a comprehensive survey and scientific study of the sensitive glacier lakes of the state is being conducted. of lakes under this Changes in water level, shape, surrounding terrain and potential risk areas Will be studied.
In case of potential danger, it is important to deliver timely warning to the affected areas. For this, emphasis is being laid on strengthening technical resources like modern sensors, water level measuring equipment and communication systems.
Survey of 4 out of 13 sensitive glacier lakes completed
According to Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman, total in Uttarakhand 13 glacier lakes sensitive Marked in category. Survey of four of these lakes has been completed, while scientific study of other lakes is being conducted in a phased manner.
In this sequence, Saraswati Tal and Kedar Tal bathymetry survey Is being done. In this, the current condition of the lakes, water level, potential threat factors and possible impacts on the downstream areas will be assessed.
Saraswati Tal at an altitude of 5,700 meters
Saraswati Tal approx 5,700 meters Located at a height of , while Kedartal is close to 4,750 meters Is at a height of. Due to such high altitude and difficult geographical conditions, scientific survey of both the lakes is considered challenging.
The survey is expected to provide better information about the condition of the lakes and potential risks. This will help in preparing safety and relief plans in case of disaster in downstream areas.
Focus also on safe evacuation and warning system
Disaster Management Minister Madan Kaushik said necessary risk reduction measures are being worked out to reduce the impact of the potential threat from glacier lakes. with identification of sensitive areas Safe evacuation routes, identification of affected areas, communication systems and local warning systems. Will be strengthened.
The objective of the government is to provide timely information to the affected areas in case of a possible disaster and to keep relief and rescue arrangements ready in advance.
Joint team of several expert institutions
Experts from various scientific institutions and security forces are involved in the survey operation. in the team USDMA, ULMMC, Baba Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences Lucknow, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, National Institute of Hydrology Roorkee, SDRF, NDRF and Nehru Institute of Mountaineering Experts are included.
A multidisciplinary scientific assessment of the condition of both the glacier lakes, potential risks and impacts on downstream areas will be conducted with joint participation of experts from various fields.