Rescuers in India are searching for over 100 missing people after a flash flood caused by a Glacial Lake bursting its banks. Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) are a result of the sudden release of water from former glacier beds, which can cause devastating flooding. Climate change is driving the disappearance of glaciers and the formation of glacial lakes, increasing the risk of GLOFs. The danger lies in their unpredictability, with 15 million people living within 50 kilometers of a glacial lake and potential flooding. Better research, preparedness, and efforts to reduce emissions are needed to address this growing climate risk.

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