China Issues Flood Warning Following Landslide-Triggered Lake Formation
By Editor • August 28, 2026 • 1 min read
Amid concerns of potential flooding, China has raised alarms regarding a newly formed lake near the Nepal-Tibet border. This lake was created by a landslide that occurred recently, following a devastating flash flood in the region.
Officials have indicated there is a "high risk" that the lake could overflow, resulting in another catastrophic flood downstream. This warning follows an earlier incident on Wednesday, which scientists attribute to a glacier collapse into a river, exacerbating the already precarious situation.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
