Climate Change Adaptation in Bhutan
Submitted by Sukaina Bharwani 29th October 2009 11:24
A major proportion of Bhutan’s population is settled in fertile valleys along a number of river systems. When Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) occurs the lives and property of many people are at risk. The NCAP supported a GLOF hazard zonation mapping exercise along the Puna Tsang Chu from Khuruthang to Lhamoizingkha.
The methodology used included spatial data analysis (GLOF hazard analysis), field verification and sensitivity analysis.
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