Both sides disengaging from Pangong lake area, says China
Details:
- China’s military announced that frontline troops of India and China had begun disengaging in a “synchronised and organised” manner from the north and south banks of Pangong Lake.
- This is the first phase of disengagement with some tanks and armored elements on the south bank being withdrawn as well as thinning down of troops on the north bank.
About the lake:
- Pangong Tso or Pangong Lake is an endorheic lake spanning eastern Ladakh and West Tibet situated at an elevation of 4,225 m.
- It is 134 km (83 mi) long and divided into five sub lakes, called Pangong Tso, Tso Nyak, Rum Tso (twin lakes) and Nyak Tso.
- Approximately 50% of the length of the overall lake lies within Tibet, 40% in Ladakh and the rest is disputed but controlled by China.
- The lake is 5 km (3.1 mi) wide at its broadest point. All together it covers 604 km2.
- During winter the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water.
- It has a land-locked basin separated from the Indus River basin by a small elevated ridge, but is believed to have been part of the latter in prehistoric times.
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