The risks associated with Himalayan dams are significant, particularly for communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems downstream. A dam failure or overtopping event could result in rapid flooding, leaving little time for evacuation. Villages, cities, roads, railways, industries, and hydropower stations located downstream are highly vulnerable. Climate change is intensifying rainfall, increasing glacier melt, and enlarging glacial lakes, which heightens the probability of extreme flooding events. The Chamoli disaster demonstrated the devastating impact of cascading hazards, underscoring the urgent need for improved safety measures and monitoring systems.