GLOFs pose severe risks to downstream communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems. They can destroy villages, roads, bridges, and hydropower projects, as seen in the Kedarnath catastrophe and the Teesta III dam failure in Sikkim. These floods often occur with little warning, making them particularly dangerous. The increasing frequency of GLOFs due to climate change exacerbates the vulnerability of Himalayan regions, where thousands of lives and critical infrastructure are at risk. The combination of natural and human-induced factors heightens the potential for future disasters.