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Early Warning System to Be Installed at Ghepan Glacial Lake in September

The Lahaul-Spiti district administration will install an Early Warning System at Ghepan Glacial Lake in September to continuously monitor the lake and provide alerts in the event of a potential Glacial Lake Outburst Flood. A team of experts from the Geological Survey of India will conduct a 14-day scientific study starting September 1. The measures follow an ISRO alert in November 2023 about the lake's significant expansion.

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Early Warning System to Be Installed at Ghepan Glacial Lake in September

The Lahaul-Spiti district administration is set to install an Early Warning System (EWS) at Ghepan Glacial Lake in September to continuously monitor the lake and provide timely alerts in the event of a potential Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF). The lake is located at an altitude of around 4,070 metres.

Deputy Commissioner and Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority, Lahaul-Spiti, Kiran Bhadana, said the EWS would be installed through the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Thiruvananthapuram. The system will continuously monitor the lake level and other critical parameters and facilitate real-time transmission of information.

The move follows the successful trial of a similar EWS developed and tested by C-DAC at Sissu Lake. During the trial, the system successfully transmitted and received real-time data related to the lake. The technology is now proposed to be deployed at Ghepan Lake with support from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), with the final approval order awaited.

Scientific Study by Geological Survey of India

A five-member team of experts from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) is scheduled to reach the Ghepan Lake area on September 1 for a comprehensive 14-day scientific study. The team will map the lake area, identify and demarcate avalanche- and landslide-prone zones, assess the lake's depth and water flow, and collect and analyse meteorological data. A detailed report based on the findings will subsequently be submitted to the State Disaster Management Authority.

The decision to strengthen monitoring and precautionary measures was influenced by the devastation caused by a flood resulting from a glacial burst in Nepal, as well as an alert from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

ISRO Alert and Preparedness Measures

Bhadana stated that in November 2023, ISRO had informed the district administration through various channels about the increasing size of Ghepan Lake. ISRO reported that the lake's size had expanded significantly beyond normal levels and advised taking necessary precautionary measures in light of the potential risks.

Following the alert, the then Deputy Commissioner, accompanied by 23 officials from different departments, visited the lake in July 2024 to assess the potential risks of a breach and its downstream impact. A report containing recommendations for reducing the risk and minimising possible loss of life and property was later submitted to the State Disaster Management Authority.

As part of preparedness measures, 34 vulnerable locations between Sissu and the Himachal Pradesh boundary have been identified in the event of a possible lake outburst. Residents in these areas are being sensitised and trained in disaster preparedness and response. Local Rapid Response Teams have been constituted in Sissu and Shashin villages. High Flood Level (HFL) marking has been initiated at 32 vulnerable locations.

The administration is also constituting a district-level GLOF Monitoring Committee comprising officials from different departments, mountaineers and experienced personnel. Bhadana said the administration's priority is to ensure scientific monitoring, early warning, community preparedness and coordinated response to minimise loss of life and property.

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Hindustan Times

Framing: Not available as the headline was not captured — Informative and reassuring, focusing on precautionary measures and scientific study

as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Early Warning System to be installed at Ghepan Glacial Lake in September
Kiran Bhadana, deputy commissioner and chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority, Lahaul-Spiti, stated that the Early Warning System to be installed in September to continuously monitor the status of Ghepan Glacial Lake
Learning from the devastation caused by the flood resulting from a glacial burst in Nepal, the Lahaul-Spiti district administration decided to further strengthen monitoring and precautionary measures regarding the Ghepan Glacial Lake, situated at an altitude of 4,070 meters
A team of five experts from the Geological Survey of India will visit the lake area on September 1, 2026, to conduct a detailed scientific study of the potential risks associated with Ghepan Glacial Lake
The expert team will stay in the region for 14 days to carry out a comprehensive scientific survey of the lake and its surrounding areas
The DC stated that in November 2023, ISRO had informed the district administration through various channels about the increasing size of Ghepan Lake
ISRO had reported that the lake’s size had expanded significantly beyond normal levels and advised taking necessary precautionary measures

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The Tribune

Framing: The headline emphasizes the upcoming installation of an early warning system at Ghepan Glacial Lake in September.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:17 PM UTC

Facts Included:

The Lahaul-Spiti district administration has stepped up preparedness and monitoring measures at Ghepan Glacial Lake, located at an altitude of around 4,070 metres.
An Early Warning System (EWS) is scheduled to be installed in September to continuously monitor the lake and provide timely alerts in the event of a potential Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF).
Deputy Commissioner and Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority, Lahaul-Spiti, Kiran Bhadana, said the EWS would be installed through the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Thiruvananthapuram.
The system will continuously monitor the lake level and other critical parameters and facilitate real-time transmission of information.
The move follows the successful trial of a similar EWS developed and tested by C-DAC at Sissu Lake.
During the trial, the system successfully transmitted and received real-time data related to the lake.
The technology is now proposed to be deployed at Ghepan Lake with support from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), with the final approval order awaited.
A five-member team of experts from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) is scheduled to reach the Ghepan Lake area on September 1 for a comprehensive 14-day scientific study.
The GSI team will map the lake area, identify and demarcate avalanche- and landslide-prone zones, assess the lake’s depth and water flow, and collect and analyse meteorological data.
A detailed report based on the findings will subsequently be submitted to the State Disaster Management Authority.
Bhadana said the administration had received an alert from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in November 2023 regarding the significant expansion of Ghepan Lake beyond its normal extent.
Following the alert, the then Deputy Commissioner, accompanied by 23 officials from different departments, visited the lake in July 2024 to assess the potential risks of a breach and its downstream impact.
A report containing recommendations for reducing the risk and minimising possible loss of life and property was later submitted to the State Disaster Management Authority.
As part of preparedness measures, 34 vulnerable locations between Sissu and the Himachal Pradesh boundary have been identified in the event of a possible lake outburst.
Residents in these areas are being sensitised and trained in disaster preparedness and response.
Local Rapid Response Teams have been constituted in Sissu and Shashin villages.
High Flood Level (HFL) marking has been initiated at 32 vulnerable locations.
The administration is also constituting a district-level GLOF Monitoring Committee comprising officials from different departments, mountaineers and experienced personnel.
Bhadana said the administration’s priority is to ensure scientific monitoring, early warning, community preparedness and coordinated response to minimise loss of life and property.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimThe official stated that the Early Warning System is to be installed in September to continuously monitor the status of Ghepan Glacial Lake.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC, The Tribune as of Aug 31, 2026, 4:17 PM UTC
ClaimA team of five experts from the Geological Survey of India will visit the Ghepan Lake area on September 1 for a 14-day study.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Hindustan Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Hindustan Times, The Tribune 2 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01