Nepal, China warn of fresh flood risks with lakes threatening to burst
Chinese authorities estimate 3 million cubic metres of water could enter the lake over three days, raising breach risk and prompting evacuations.
- On Thursday, Chinese authorities warned of a potential breach at a newly formed barrier lake near the Nepal-China border, threatening downstream areas of the Bhote Koshi River.
- The lake, located near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers, currently holds about 2 million cubic metres of water and is already overflowing.
- Global Times reported that an additional 3 million cubic metres of water could enter the lake within three days, significantly increasing breach risk.
- Nepal's Department of Hydrology and Meteorology issued urgent warnings for residents along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers, advising people to remain in safe locations.
- Rastriya Swatantra Party president Rabi Lamichhane urged diplomatic consultations with China during a Thursday meeting, as leaders recommended establishing a robust cross-border disaster management system.
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Persistent rain could exacerbate the situation in the disaster region in the Himalayas. After the flood, the number of confirmed deaths increases to more than 470. Many people are still missing.
On Friday, the rescue teams suspended their operations in the heart of the area affected by the mud flow in Tibet (southwest China) because of the danger posed by a large overhanging water reservoir.
As international aid is only beginning to arrive, the Chinese authorities have issued an alert against the "high risk" of rupture of a reservoir formed as a result of the mud flow, which could cause a second flood in the coming days.
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