ITANAGAR, 15 Nov: The fourth Khangri glacier scientific expedition has achieved major scientific milestones, including the first-ever reconnaissance of the high-risk Dharkha Tso glacial lake and the discovery of aquatic life at a depth of 20 metres in Rani Lake in Tawang district.

The weeklong expedition, conducted from 8 to 14November, is a joint flagship initiative of the Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) here, and the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) under the union Earth SciencesMinistry.

CESHS Director Tana Tage said the mission aims to deepen scientific understanding of glacier dynamics, climate change impacts and water resource sustainability in the Eastern Himalayas.

Since its launch in 2023, the expedition series has focused on long-te

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