GLOFs pose severe risks to communities living in high-altitude regions of India, including loss of life, displacement, and destruction of infrastructure. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported that a recent GLOF event claimed 55 lives, left 74 people missing, and displaced 7,025 individuals. The cascading effects of GLOFs, such as flash floods and landslides, can devastate downstream areas, threatening livelihoods and critical infrastructure. With global warming accelerating glacial melt, the vulnerability of these regions is expected to increase further.