BBC
'High risk' of lake bursting and causing second flood, warns China
Friday, August 28, 2026
A lake formed by a recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border risks bursting, according to Chinese authorities. The potential breach could cause flooding in areas downstream. Chinese officials did not specify a timeline for when the rupture might occur or provide details about evacuation plans.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg8l2x8wr8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss