- The trans-Himalayan region of Nepal borders the Tibetan plateau.
- 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.
Melting ice has formed unstable high-altitude lakes, and a subsequent lake breach has caused a catastrophic flood in the village of Thame.
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Updated Aug 30
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What happened
Melting ice has formed unstable high-altitude lakes, and a subsequent lake breach has caused a catastrophic flood in the village of Thame.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A series of floods has hit Nepal on September 2nd, involving a glacial surge in the Trishuli River valley and a lake breach near Everest affecting Thame village.Sub-event
A specific high-altitude lake breach due to melting ice has resulted in a catastrophic flood impacting the village of Thame.1 source
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Within The trans-Himalayan region of Nepal borders the Tibetan plateau.