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Why Nepal faces another flood threat froma new lake on China border

Glacier collapse in Nepal triggered flash floods, mudslides and a barrier lake where a landslide dammed the river.

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Al Jazeera28 Aug 2026, 11:02 amUpdated 8h ago1 min readWorldWorld

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Why Nepal faces another flood threat from a new lake on China border

Glacier collapse in Nepal triggered flash floods, mudslides and a barrier lake where a landslide dammed the river.

This report is published with credit to Al Jazeera. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on Al Jazeera →

Source: Al Jazeera. Published 28 Aug 2026, 11:02 am.

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