Is Nepal facing another devastating flood from a new lake?
Summary
A glacier collapse in Nepal and Tibet caused deadly floods with hundreds of deaths and many missing. Now, a new lake formed by debris blocking a river is rising and could cause another dangerous flood. Authorities and scientists are watching the situation closely but face challenges due to the rough terrain.Key Facts
- A glacier collapse on Wednesday caused flash floods and mudslides in Nepal and Tibet.
- The disaster has killed 469 people and left over 1,000 missing in Nepal and China’s Tibet.
- Two new lakes have formed: one near the glacier and a larger one in the river valley blocked by debris.
- The larger lake is rising and could burst, causing another flood downstream.
- The lake holds about 1.5 to 2 million cubic meters of water, with up to 3 million more expected to flow in.
- Chinese engineers are conducting aerial surveys and 3D modeling to assess the barrier lake.
- The lake is located near the confluence of rivers in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, upstream of Kathmandu.
- The terrain is steep and remote, making rescue and control work difficult.
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