The rapid expansion of Ghepan lake and the reduced response time for evacuation pose significant risks to communities downstream. Sissu is identified as the area at highest risk, followed by Goshal, Tandi, and other habitations along the Chandra river corridor. A sudden breach could lead to catastrophic flooding, impacting nearly 90 km of downstream areas, including the Manali-Leh highway. The reduced warning time, now estimated at five minutes, leaves little room for effective evacuation and response, heightening the potential for loss of life and property.