Tawang, Aug 28: The second expedition to survey glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) towards Dungchhen Tso above Bhaggajang pilgrimage to the southwest of Dzela Peak began on August 26 last.
This is being carried out in compliance with the advisory received from the National Disaster Management Authority, Govt of India.
The team of DDMA Tawang led by Deputy Commissioner Kanki Darang comprises of several officials including Superintendent of Police DW Thongon and personnel of the army and paramilitary.
Next day early morning, the team moved towards Dungchhen Tso climbing the peak at 4500 meter asl. Dungchhen Tso is one of the largest lakes amongst 20 high altitude lakes in Bhaggajang area. Its length is more than one kilometer and is very beautiful with around five small lake islands in it. The people of Tawang and West Kameng consider these high altitude lakes to be sacred and visits these for pilgrimage.
The team found that this is not a glacial lake but has only one outlet, the exit water flows towards another smaller lake which ultimately  flows towards Tombi pho near Nuranang and if due to any change in climatic condition the outlet is blocked or in case of cloud burst this lake may pose danger to settlements like Nuranang and other villages on the bank of Tawang Chhu river.
The team after survey returned back safely to headquarters late Tuesday evening. 

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