Nepal-China flood rescue on hold as lake breaks banks
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- The death toll from the Himalayan flash floods has climbed to 469, with more than 1,000 still missing. Meanwhile, authorities warn an overflowing lake formed by debris could trigger a second wave of flooding.S1
- China has alerted Nepal of a burst landslide-formed lake in the Lhendi River in Tibet, causing rising water levels and halting rescue operations in the Rasuwa district. The lake, formed by an avalanche, contained millions of cubic meters of water, and experts...S2
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China has alerted Nepal of a burst landslide-formed lake in the Lhendi River in Tibet, causing rising water levels and halting rescue operations in the Rasuwa district. The lake, f…
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Nepal-China flood rescue on hold as lake breaks banks
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Published Aug 28, 2026
What to know
- The death toll from the Himalayan flash floods has climbed to 469, with more than 1,000 still missing. Meanwhile, authorities warn an overflowing lake formed by debris could trigger a second wave of flooding.S1
- China has alerted Nepal of a burst landslide-formed lake in the Lhendi River in Tibet, causing rising water levels and halting rescue operations in the Rasuwa district. The lake, formed by an avalanche, contained millions of cubic meters of water, and experts...S2
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