Dehradun, Sept. 11 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 8 Sep: An expert team has been sent to conduct a scientific survey of Saraswati Tal in Chamoli and Kedartal in Uttarkashi to strengthen disaster preparedness and reduce risks from glacial lakes. The team was flagged off by Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman, while Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Disaster Management Minister Madan Kaushik extended their best wishes for the mission.

The survey will assess the current condition of the lakes, water levels, changes in size, surrounding terrain and potential risk zones. The CM said that timely warning to vulnerable areas is crucial and modern sensors, water-level measuring devices and communication systems will be ensured...