'High risk' of lake bursting and causing second flood, warns China
Summary
China has warned that a newly formed lake near the Nepal-Tibet border may burst and cause another flood. The lake was created by debris blocking rivers after a glacier collapse caused a deadly flash flood earlier this week.Key Facts
- A recent glacier collapse triggered a flash flood near the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday.
- A barrier lake holding about 2.5 million cubic meters of water has formed upstream from the flood site.
- Officials expect an additional 3 million cubic meters of water to flow into the lake by Saturday.
- The lake has started to overflow, raising concerns about a possible breach and a second flood.
- Heavy rain has complicated the situation and increased risk levels.
- Rescue teams near the Nepal-Tibet border have suspended operations due to safety risks from the overflowing lake.
- Nepali authorities warn of potential floods caused by river blockages and advise people to avoid rivers.
- Hundreds have died or gone missing in Nepal and Tibet from the initial flood, with many missing on the Tibet side, including foreigners.
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