Artificial Lake Breach Causes Flood Alert in Nepal
Summary
An artificial lake formed by a landslide in Tibet on the Nepal-China border has burst again, sending floodwaters to Syaphrubesi and raising alarm for areas along the Trishuli river up to Mugling. Authorities have urged residents along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers to move to safe places immediately.
Key Points
- The artificial lake created by a landslide in Tibet on the Nepal-China border has burst again and floodwaters have reached Syaphrubesi.
- The Flood Forecasting Division has warned that the impact could spread to the Trishuli riverine area up to Mugling.
- Police have urged people living along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers and other risk-prone areas to evacuate to safer locations.
- The lake had burst earlier on Bhadra 10 after the blockage of the Lende River in Tibet, causing severe flooding.
