Is Nepal facing another devastating flood from a new lake?

Author: Sarah ShamimPublished on: August 28, 2026Country: Nepal
Environment & Climate
Is Nepal facing another devastating flood from a new lake?

Two days after a glacier collapse, a catastrophic flood hit Nepal and Tibet, resulting in 469 deaths and leaving over 1,000 people missing. A lake has formed at the Nepal-China border, and authorities warned that its water level continues to rise, increasing the flood risk. Scientists have identified two new lakes, one of which is particularly dangerous due to a landslide that blocked a valley.

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