The absence of early warning systems for glacial lakes in Sikkim poses a significant risk to communities living downstream. GLOFs can release massive amounts of water, rocks, and debris, causing severe damage to infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and dams, as well as agricultural land. The October 2023 disaster demonstrated the catastrophic potential of such events, resulting in loss of life and extensive damage to property. Vulnerable populations in river valleys and mountainous areas remain at high risk without adequate monitoring and warning mechanisms.