Nepal-Tibet live: China warns lake formed by mudslide on Nepal border could breach
Chinese authorities warned Friday that a lake formed by a mudslide on the China-Nepal border could breach and send floodwaters downstream, threatening further damage. Water levels are expected to rise over the next three days, with 499 residents and 555 tourists already evacuated from the disaster zone. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Beijing has issued a Level-IV alert due to devastating flash floods at the Tibet-Nepal border, warning of a high risk of a newly formed barrier lake breaching and flooding downstream areas. The lake, formed near the confluence of Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers, currently holds an estimated two million cubic meters of water.
Continued rainfall over the next three days could add up to three million cubic meters, increasing the risk of a breach. China's Ministry of Water Resources is monitoring the situation closely, deploying satellites and drones for reconnaissance and aerial imaging to aid rescue efforts in the flash floods-hit region. As of Thursday, 558 people, including foreign tourists, were reported missing in Gyirong Port, with rescue operations hampered by the barrier lake.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- China issues alert after devastating flash floods at Tibet-Nepal border hindustantimes.com
- Nepal floods death toll rises to 469 as China warns of fresh washout threat timesofindia.indiatimes.com
