A new study has warned that three hanging glaciers above Badrinath could potentially trigger avalanches threatening buildings and infrastructure in the area.

The report suggests that close to 400 buildings may be at risk if such an event occurs. Badrinath, a major pilgrimage town in Uttarakhand, is the area identified in the study.

No incident has been reported yet, and the warning is based on the study’s findings about possible avalanche hazards from the glaciers.