Nepal-Tibet live: China warns lake formed by mudslide on Nepal border could breach
Summary
A mudslide on the border between Nepal and Tibet has created a lake that Chinese authorities warn could break and cause flooding downstream. Authorities have evacuated nearly 1,100 people from the area, and the water level in the lake is expected to rise over the next few days, increasing the risk of further damage.Key Facts
- A mudslide occurred on August 26, 2026, at the China-Nepal border near Gyirong in Tibet.
- The mudslide created a lake that could breach and cause flooding.
- Water levels in this lake are expected to rise until about September 1, 2026.
- Chinese officials warn the lake could release floodwaters downstream and cause more damage.
- Approximately 499 local residents and 555 tourists have been evacuated from the danger zone.
- The mudslide and resulting floods have caused hundreds of people to go missing.
- The disaster has affected both Nepal and China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
- Nepal’s death toll from related flooding has reached at least 469 people.
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