The risks associated with GLOFs and other glacial hazards in the Himalayas are significant, particularly for communities and infrastructure downstream. The potential impact zones include thousands of buildings, critical bridges, roads, and hydropower projects. Historical data shows that avalanches and related events in the region have caused approximately 1,400 deaths in Nepal and India over five decades. The increasing susceptibility of glacial lakes, combined with changing rainfall patterns and melting glaciers, poses a growing threat to both human lives and economic assets in the region.