In a latest assessment in the wake of Nepal’s ‘deadly’ flash flood, China's Ministry of Water Resources has sounded alarm. As per ‘Global Times’ report citing CCTV, significant barrier lake has formed in Nepal, holding 2 mn cubic meters of water & already overflowing. Another 3 million cubic meters expected to enter the lake within three days, sharply raising the risk of a breach. China’s Ministry of Water Resources warned of high breach risks near the Chhochen Khola & Purepu Tsangpo river confluence. Nepal on Aug 27 has been warned of the risk of another major flood in the Bhotekoshi River.

A sudden and devastating flash flood in Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River has killed at least nine people and caused widespread destruction across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading. Authorities…

A barrier lake formed near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers in Nepal could face a high risk of breaching over the next three days, Global Times…

Nepal and China are confronting fresh flood dangers from glacial lakes formed after a devastating flood that claimed hundreds of lives. One particular lake in Nepal is…

A fresh barrier lake holding around 2 million cubic metres of water has formed on the Nepal side near the confluence of Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers close to the…