Cryosphere-related hazards pose severe risks to mountain communities, infrastructure, and downstream regions. The Chamoli disaster claimed over 200 lives and destroyed hydropower projects, while the South Lhonak flood in Sikkim affected settlements and infrastructure along a 64 km stretch, resulting in over 170 fatalities. Transboundary impacts, such as those affecting Bangladesh, further underscore the widespread consequences of these events. Vulnerable areas like Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir face risks from sudden floods, threatening agriculture, hydropower, and livelihoods. Scientific assessments reveal increasing susceptibility of glacial lakes, with thousands of buildings, bridges, and roads at risk.