- A sudden surge from upstream causes flooding in the high mountain region shared by Tibet and Nepal.
- Flash flood struck border corridor between Nepal and Tibet.
- A glacial lake outburst caused a massive flash flood affecting downstream areas in the Nepal-Tibet border region.
- A lake formed near the Nepal-China border, with rivers originating in Tibet and flowing through Nepal.
Government agencies convey information and call for diplomatic consultations regarding cross-border risks related to lake formation in Tibet.
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Updated Aug 27
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What happened
Government agencies convey information and call for diplomatic consultations regarding cross-border risks related to lake formation in Tibet.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A glacial lake burst swept river into Nepal, leading to an agreement between Tibet and Nepal to share real-time hazard information.Sub-event
- Jagat Singh Negi calls for cross-border disaster information exchange between India and Nepal regarding shared risks from Tibet.Sub-event
Diplomatic consultations called over cross-border risks related to lake formation and river flow from Tibet.1 source
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The entities involved
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Tibet
plateau region in west China
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Rastriya Swatantra Party
Nepalese political party
Related events
- Upstream lake draining affects downstream country, with Balendra Shah leading the government during the current crisis.
- A commission is monitoring glacial lakes in Himalayan basins, contributing to research on the environment and facing flood risks in multiple states.
- Flooding complicates the journey toward the border between Tibet and Nepal.
- Lakes on the Nepal-Tibet border are under threat of bursting, impacting the region.
- The Rastriya Swatantra Party convened a meeting while glacial risks along the Nepal-China border were highlighted.