{
  "id": 3985375,
  "title": "Nepal-China border: Why a newly-formed lake is sparking fears of more flooding",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/nepal-china-border-why-a-newly-formed-lake-is-sparking-fears-of-more",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T13:49:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/nepal-china-border-why-a-newly-formed-lake-is-sparking-fears-of-more-flooding/articleshow/133592232.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Rescue operations are in full swing in flood-affected Nepal, where thick mud and debris complicate the situation. A newly formed lake near the Nepal-China border threatens to overflow after a glacial detachment created a natural dam. Scientists express concerns over ongoing glacial melt and debris obstructing river pathways. Meanwhile, India remains vigilant, supplying emergency aid to support…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}