An artificial lake breach near Tibet's Jirong border has triggered flood warnings, prompting Nepal Police to issue alerts for downstream riverine areas at risk.
The incident has raised fears of flooding in Nepal
Aug 28, 2026
12:13 pm
What's the storyAn artificial lake, blocked by a landslide on the Tibetan side of the Nepal-China border, has burst again, raising fears of flooding in Nepal's riverine areas, Nepal media reported.
The Nepal Police have issued a public notice warning about a serious flood threat to lower coastal regions after the dam at China's Jirong border crossing burst.
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