China has issued a fresh warning to Nepal about a potential lake burst in the Lhende river system, citing changes in water color as a sign of escalating danger.
Flash floods have devastated parts of Nepal
Aug 29, 2026
09:56 am
What's the storyChina has warned Nepal about the potential risk of a temporary lake in the upper reaches of the Lhende river system bursting its banks.
The warning comes after flash floods devastated parts of Nepal and Tibet earlier this week, killing at least 587 in Nepal and seven in Tibet.
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