Times of India

Nepal-China border: Why a newly-formed lake is sparking fears of more flooding

Nepal-China border: Why a newly-formed lake is sparking fears of more floodingWorldPing

Rescue operations are in full swing in flood-affected Nepal, where thick mud and debris complicate the situation. A newly formed lake near the Nepal-China border threatens to overflow after a glacial detachment created a natural dam.

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