India, Aug. 27 -- A deadly flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district on August 26, 2026 has renewed concern over Glacial Lake Outburst Floods across the Himalayas.

ICIMOD explains how moraine-dammed lakes formed by retreating glaciers can suddenly fail, unleashing destructive floods.

With climate change expanding glacial lakes, experts warn rising GLOF risks threaten downstream communities and critical infrastructure.

The deadly flash flood that hit Rasuwa district of Nepal bordering Tibet on August 26, 2026, has brought Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) across the Himalayas back into focus.

So, what exactly is a GLOF? The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) defines it as "a sudden release of water from a ...