India, June 10 -- A University of Kashmir study has identified five glacial lakes in the Kashmir Himalaya as highly susceptible to glacial lake outburst floods.

Gangabal and Nundkol lakes in Ganderbal district are among those flagged, with both draining into Wangath Nullah and then the Sindh river.

Researchers estimate that a flood from Nundkol alone could affect 1,184 buildings, four bridges and a hydropower plant downstream.

Villagers and shepherds below the lakes say they have not received official information, evacuation guidance or warnings in local languages.

Scientists say the lakes do not show signs of imminent failure, but call for monitoring, early-warning systems and community preparedness as glaciers retreat.

Two glacial ...