Why a newly formed lake is sparking fears of more flooding along the Nepal-China border
Even as rescuers worked through mud and debris Friday in areas devastated by a catastrophic flash flood along the Himalayan border between Nepal and China, authorities warned that a newly formed, overflowing lake could trigger further flooding.
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Why a newly formed lake is sparking fears of more flooding along the Nepal-China border(opens original report in a new tab)France 24Tier B
Nepal: A newly formed lake is sparking fears of more flooding along the Chinese border(opens original report in a new tab)Rescue operations are continuing after the devastating Nepal-China floods, but authorities have ordered emergency teams to stay on high alert as a newly formed upstream lake threatens to burst and trigger fresh… — France 24
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