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Nepal Warns Rescuers After Dam Burst in Tibet

From The Straits Times · () English

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  • Nepal has warned rescuers and the public to seek higher ground following a reported dam burst in Tibet.
  • The incident occurred two days after a glacial collapse triggered deadly floods in the region.
  • Authorities are requesting all personnel involved in rescue and relief operations to remain alert and move to safety.

Authorities in Nepal have issued an urgent warning, directing all security personnel, rescue workers, and the public to move to higher ground. This directive comes after receiving information that a water dam upstream in Tibet has burst. The alert is particularly critical given the recent deadly flooding caused by a glacial collapse just two days prior.

The police statement emphasized the need for vigilance, requesting that all individuals engaged in rescue and relief operations remain alert and immediately relocate to a safe location. The incident raises concerns about potential further flooding and the safety of those working in affected areas.

This development follows closely on the heels of a significant glacial collapse that resulted in catastrophic flooding, highlighting the volatile environmental conditions in the region. The repeated incidents underscore the ongoing risks posed by natural phenomena and infrastructure integrity in the transboundary area.

Information has been received that a water dam has burst again on the Tibetan side. All security personnel, rescue workers, and the general public deployed in rescue and relief operations are requested to remain alert and immediately move to a safe location/report the incident.

โ€” PoliceIssuing the warning to move to higher ground and remain alert.
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Originally published by The Straits Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.