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Nepal-China Floods: New Lake Threatens Fresh Flooding

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A newly formed lake in Nepal is sparking fears of more flooding along the Chinese border. Rescue operations are ongoing after the devastating Nepal-China floods, but authorities have ordered emergency teams to remain on high alert due to the threat of a burst lake upstream.

Satellite imagery suggests the lake formed in the same area where a glacier collapse on Wednesday unleashed the deadly chain of events. Rescue operations are continuing, and international aid is beginning to arrive.

Chinese authorities have warned of a high risk of a breach in a dammed lake formed by a mudslide, which could trigger a second deadly wave. Authorities have ordered emergency teams to remain on high alert.

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  1. france24 — Nepal: A newly formed lake is sparking fears of more flooding along the Chinese border ·
  2. le-monde — Nepal and Tibet floods leave residents stunned and fearing second deadly wave ·
  3. bbc — Watch: Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause another Nepal-Tibet flood ·

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