In Newslake
Ghepan Lake
above Sissu, Lahaul-Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, India
Why in news
Jun 2026
It was placed in the highest-risk category for glacial lake outburst floods, endangering downstream settlements and a hydropower project near Sissu.
Key facts
- It was placed in the highest-risk category for glacial lake outburst floods, endangering downstream settlements and a hydropower project near Sissu.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask its location and whether it is a Ramsar site.
Mains
Mains (GS-3): wetland conservation and environmental governance.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ghepan Lake in the news?
Jun 2026: It was placed in the highest-risk category for glacial lake outburst floods, endangering downstream settlements and a hydropower project near Sissu.
Why is Ghepan Lake important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask its location and whether it is a Ramsar site. Mains (GS-3): wetland conservation and environmental governance.
Last updated: 2026-10-09