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China warns of ongoing flood risk from barrier lake on Nepal border

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • A barrier lake formed by an ice-rock avalanche on the Nepal-China border continues to pose a flood risk, the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu warned.
  • The lake is at a high water level, has begun to overflow, and officials from both countries are monitoring the critical situation.
  • Communities downstream are urged to monitor river levels and prepare for emergencies, as the embassy provided no details on breach timing or lake volume.

A critical stage for rescue and emergency response has been reached as a barrier lake on the Nepal-China border continues to pose a significant flood risk, the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu announced.

The lake, formed by an ice-rock avalanche on the Nepali side of a tributary in the upper reaches of the China-Nepal boundary river, is at a high water level and has begun to overflow. The embassy warned that the risk of a breach remains.

Relevant authorities in both Nepal and China are actively monitoring the situation and assessing the risks. However, the embassy did not provide specific details regarding the lake's size, water volume, or the potential timing of a breach.

Communities located downstream of the lake have been urged to closely monitor river levels, remain vigilant, and prepare for possible emergencies. This warning comes as Nepal is already grappling with severe flooding and landslides in several districts, including Rasuwa.

The embassy also advised the public to rely on authoritative information and avoid spreading unverified reports that could incite unnecessary panic.

The situation is currently at a critical stage for rescue and emergency response in both Nepal and China.

— Spokesperson for the Chinese EmbassyDescribing the current state of the flood risk from the barrier lake.
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