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9 Sep 2020 | Cryosphere

47 Potentially dangerous glacial lakes identified in 3 river basins that run through Bihar

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The disappearance of the glaciers will affect river channel flow dynamics in downstream areas and impact human settlements, including Bihar, in the long run, say experts.

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