New Lake Formed After Devastating Floods in Nepal Could Burst Within 3 Days, Says China
What Happened
Chinese authorities have warned that a newly formed barrier lake near the Nepal-Tibet border faces a high risk of breaching within the next three days. The lake, formed near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers, already holds about 2 million cubic metres of water and is overflowing. Another 3 million cubic metres could flow into it over the coming days, increasing the danger of a sudden breach.
Key Takeaways
A breach could unleash another powerful flood downstream, threatening communities and infrastructure along the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system, which is already reeling from the recent glacier-triggered disaster. Chinese authorities are conducting flood simulations and closely monitoring the situation.