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Consider the following statements regarding ecological vulnerabilities and flash floods in Uttarkashi's Dharali village: I. The initial flash flood was linked to extreme rainfall/cloudburst, later evaluated for potential Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) components. II. Uttarkashi district features high vulnerability to ecological hazards due to unstable glacial structures and fragile mountain topography. III. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has scientifically confirmed that exactly 189 lakes in Uttarkashi are categorized as immediate high-risk zones. IV. Increasing frequencies of high-altitude floods emphasize the need for robust early warning systems and localized community preparedness. V. Global climate change trends exhibit no measurable impact on the stability or expansion of glacial lakes in the Himalayan ecosystem. How many of the statements given above are correct?
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