JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday proposed an allocation of Rs 15 crore for monitoring glacial lake outburst flood risk, setting up early warning systems and mitigation strategies.
He forwarded the proposal in his budget speech in the legislative assembly, recognising the rising threats of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF) and landslides.
“Our Government is taking proactive measures to protect vulnerable communities and infrastructure from GLOFs and landslides. I propose an allocation of Rs 15 crore for GLOF risk monitoring, early warning systems, and mitigation strategies,” the chief minister said.