Overview

• Kishtwar’s Disaster Management Plan 2024-25 identifies 197 glacial lakes—the most in J&K—and labels Padder, Machail, Dachhan, Marwah and Warwan as especially vulnerable.
• A preliminary inquiry by the Kishtwar deputy commissioner says two cloudbursts about 13 km from Chasoti caused the August 14 disaster that killed 65 people, not a glacial lake outburst flood.
• The J&K government’s GLOF Management Plan calls for continuous satellite and ground monitoring, early warning systems, engineering fixes, risk mapping and community training.
• The district report warns that roads, schools, hospitals and major Chenab Valley hydropower projects—Pakal Dul, Kiru, Kwar and Dangduru—face significant hazard from sudden floods.
• Authorities note added risk from unstable moraine dams and seismic Zone IV conditions, with lakes such as Mundiksar and Hangu tagged high-risk and Patla Pani listed as moderate-risk.