India is home to thousands of glacial lakes, many of which are located in the Himalayan region. These lakes are growing due to rising temperatures, making them more prone to breaches. Floods originating in Nepal or Tibet can also impact Indian states like Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh, as rivers flow across borders. The 2023 South Lhonak Lake outburst in Sikkim highlighted the potential for catastrophic damage, including loss of life and destruction of infrastructure.