New lakes formed by Nepal landslide threaten rescue efforts
LATEST Two new barrier lakes on Nepal-China border threaten rescue efforts
Two newly formed barrier lakes on the Nepal-China border threaten rescue efforts following a devastating landslide and flood. One lake holds enough water to fill 1,000 Olympic swimming pools. Evacuations are underway and rescue operations are suspended.
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Two barrier lakes formed by a glacier collapse on the Nepal-China border have begun to overflow, prompting evacuations and the suspension of rescue operations. The lakes, which have grown significantly since their formation, pose a risk of bursting and causing further catastrophic flooding downstream.
The potential collapse of the barrier lakes could unleash a devastating torrent of water, threatening communities and infrastructure in both Nepal and China's Tibet region, which are still reeling from recent deadly floods.