Nepal, China warn of fresh flood risks with lakes threatening to burst
- 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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China suspends rescue operations near Nepal-Tibet border over fears of another flood
New Delhi, Aug 28: Chinese authorities have suspended rescue operations near the Nepal-Tibet border after a lake formed by debris from a landslide began filling with water, raising fears that it could burst its banks and trigger another flood, the BBC reported. Officials have been monitoring rising water upstream from Gyirong port, a key land crossing between Nepal and Tibet that was swept away by a torrent of mud and water following Wednesday’s…
After the flood, many journalists travelled to Nepal. However, from Tibet controlled by China, only sparse information is available about Chinese state media. By E. Lamby-Schmitt, ARD Shanghai.
Authorities warn that the formation of a new lake on the Nepal-China border could lead to a new flood downstream.
Nepal is facing a devastating flood disaster that has left hundreds of dead and thousands missing, including foreigners, while rescue teams continue to search in the midst of massive destruction.
The mud flow that hit Nepal and southern Tibet is a reminder of the importance of the latter region to the Chinese state, at the crossroads of security, trade and resources issues"Thirteen research dogs, 47 multi-functional detection drones, 3D laser scanners, excavators, Mi-171-type helicopters, etc." While relief flows very hard to Jilong County – Gyirong in Tibetan – where the greatest number of Chinese-side victims are to be feared, the nati…
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