Shimla, Oct. 16 -- The North Indian hill state Himachal Pradesh is hopeful that its newly installed advanced Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) early warning system at Geepang Gath glacial lake, situated at an altitude of around 4,100 metres, will significantly reduce disaster response time and help save lives.

The state has also submitted an assessment of approximately Rs.3,525 crore in disaster-related losses to the Centre, while a Supreme Court-empowered committee is examining disaster risks, ecological conservation and the carrying capacity of vulnerable areas.

Dr Pushpendra Rana, Special Secretary, Disaster Management, Himachal Pradesh, said the state was focusing on technology-driven early warnings, faster emergency responses and ...