Race against time in Nepal: rescue operations resumed after new flood threat
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Race against time in Nepal: rescue operations resumed after new flood threat

SAPO Notícias28 August 2026 at 10:27

A race against time is underway in Nepal, where rescue operations have been resumed after being temporarily interrupted due to the threat of new floods. A lake formed by a landslide on the border between Nepal and China began overflowing this Friday, forcing rescue teams to temporarily suspend their search and rescue work.

The overflow of the lake represents a new danger for areas already affected by the floods. Nepalese authorities are on high alert while monitoring the situation of the lake formed by the landslide, which threatens to cause more destruction in downstream communities.

Rescue operations were resumed after the interruption, with teams working against the clock to locate survivors and assist flood victims. The situation on the border between Nepal and China remains critical, with authorities mobilizing resources to face both the immediate crisis and possible new disasters.

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