Nepal warns of new flood: river blocked by debris forms lake at risk of bursting
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Nepal warns of new flood: river blocked by debris forms lake at risk of bursting

SAPO Notícias27 August 2026 at 16:40

Nepalese authorities issued an alert after the formation of a debris lake that blocked a river in the Melamchi region, northeast of Kathmandu. The artificial lake has already reached the size equivalent to about 15 football fields and continues to rise, representing a significant risk of rupture that could cause a devastating flood in the downstream villages. Emergency teams are on maximum alert and preventive evacuation orders have been issued for nearby communities.

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