- Glacial collapse and flood crisis in Nepal-Tibet border region
- A sudden surge from upstream causes flooding in the high mountain region shared by Tibet and Nepal.
- Devastating floods and mudslides occurred along the border between Tibet and Nepal.
- Lakes on the Nepal-Tibet border are under threat of bursting, impacting the region.
Cross-border lake formation threatens downstream areas in Nepal.
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Updated Aug 29
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What happened
Cross-border lake formation threatens downstream areas in Nepal.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Barrier lake formation reported in Nepal after a mudslide.1 source
Lake formation poses a threat to downstream areas in Nepal.1 source
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The entities involved
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Gyirong County
county in Shigatse, Tibet, China
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Nepal
country in South Asia
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- Water flows from Nepal into the Gandak river basin, and India is assisting tourists affected by the floods.