Risk of lake burst near China-Nepal border disaster site wanes
Satellite images suggest that water in the lake has been slowly flowing through, decreasing the reservoir gradually, reported Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, citing the Water Resources Ministry.
Satellite images indicate the water in the lake near the China-Nepal border is slowly flowing, causing the reservoir to gradually decrease in size, according to CCTV and the Water Resources Ministry. Authorities report the lake's area has shrunk to 99,000 sqm - approximately the size of 14 football fields - since Thursday, a reduction of 21,000 sqm.
This comes after a glacier collapse on Wednesday, which triggered a torrent of rock, ice, mud, and debris through Himalayan river systems, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands reported missing. The incident destroyed a border port complex linking China's Tibet region to Nepal, leaving rescue efforts complicated by dangerous conditions and communication blackouts.
Despite the ongoing risks, Chinese authorities and rescue agencies have gradually reduced the perceived threat of a secondary disaster caused by the lake. Experts from the Ministry of Natural Resources warn the flood risks will persist until both lakes have completely drained.
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