Moraine crash caused 20 m wave, pushed water equal to 20,000 pools in valley

The 2023 Sikkim Glacial Lake Outburst Flood was triggered by the collapse of 14.7 million cubic metres of moraine material in South Lhonak Lake, releasing 50 million cubic metres of water. This disaster resulted in 55 fatalities, extensive damage to infrastructure, and emphasized the ongoing risks posed by climate change and hydropower projects in the Himalayan region.