Communities living downstream of glacial lakes in the Himalayan region, including Nepal and potentially parts of India, are at risk of sudden floods carrying water, ice, and debris. These events can destroy homes, farmland, and infrastructure, displacing residents and causing fatalities. The rapid retreat of glaciers and formation of new lakes increase the likelihood of larger and more frequent GLOFs. Vulnerable areas include settlements in high-altitude valleys and river basins, where monitoring and preparedness remain inadequate. The interconnected nature of the region's mountains and valleys means impacts could extend far downstream, affecting broader populations.