The disaster has caused widespread destruction, washing away villages, roads, and infrastructure in the affected areas. The Himalayan region, spanning 11 Indian states and Union territories, is highly vulnerable to such events, placing nearly 700 million Indians at risk. The increasing frequency of glacial collapses and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) poses a significant threat to lives, livelihoods, and critical infrastructure, including hydropower projects. Climate change and geological instability are exacerbating these risks, with rising temperatures accelerating glacial melt and destabilising bedrock.