China alerts for 'high risk' of lake collapse formed after landslide in TibetPhoto by 黑 大 on Pexels
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China alerts for 'high risk' of lake collapse formed after landslide in Tibet

oglobo28 August 2026 at 04:10

A lake formed after a landslide hit the border between China and Nepal presents a "high risk" of bursting and causing further flooding, according to information from Chinese state media, citing water resources authorities.

The lake formed after a mass of mud and debris hit, on Wednesday, the border town of Gyirong, in Tibet, leaving hundreds missing. Water levels are expected to continue rising over the next three days, with a peak expected near September 1st.

According to state broadcaster CCTV, the volume of water entering the lake could reach about 3 million cubic meters over the next three days due to continuous rainfall, which increases the risk of a rupture. Hundreds of the missing were on a 52 km pilgrimage to climb 5,630 meters in altitude at Mount Kailash.

Rescue efforts in Tibet and Nepal are advancing under the threat of further floods and landslides in the region.

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