| The
changing climatic conditions and variabilitI6ies have imposed a heavy burden
on the people of Guma and Dzomi of Punakha District. Located in the
downstream area of about eight potentially hazardous lakes, people in these
regions are constantly threatened by GLOF events. The 1994 GLOF inficted
heavy damage to the infrastructure and created social chaos. The 1994 food
served as a wake-up call, and the country is now mitigating the issue with
proper research and equipment. However, with the looming threat of climate
change, the communities will always be susceptible to these disasters. |
