Q 3685: A recent study by Nagaland University and Cotton University has highlighted significant glacier retreats in Arunachal Pradesh over the past three decades, raising concerns about water availability for riparian communities in both Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Discuss the implications of glacier retreat on water security, disaster risk, and sustainable agriculture in the Northeast region. Suggest climate adaptation strategies and policy measures that can mitigate the risks associated with glacial melt and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). GS 5