Glacial Lake

Lachen-Mangan legislator Samdup Lepcha formally launched on August 31 an expedition to assess the vulnerability of six high-risk glacial lakes in Sikkim. On September 2, a group of representatives, scientists, and hikers from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation arrived at Tenchungkha Lake, which is situated in Lachung at a height of 15,700 feet. A few programs of customary prayer services led by the local Lachen monk body in accordance with long-standing tradition preceded the start of the Lachung Dzumsa. These occurrences, which took place in four separate locales, are distinguished by a high degree of spiritual depth and emotional intensity. Prior…