China's Tibet Autonomous Region Reports Lake Near Empty After Landslide
Summary
A landslide in Ziroong County of Tibet has left a river-blockage lake almost empty, but authorities say dangerous submerged areas and a deep pit in Nepal’s Chochen River still pose serious risks. China’s Xizang Emergency Management Department says 16 people have died and 546 remain missing after the border-area landslide.
Key Points
- China's Ministry of Water Resources says the lake formed by a river blockage in Ziroong County of Tibet has almost emptied.
- Authorities warn that a deep pit in Nepal's Chochen River and three submerged downstream areas still pose significant risks.
- A new lake formed after a landslide on the Nepal side has already burst and the water is flowing normally again.
- China's Xizang Emergency Management Department says 16 people have died and 546 are missing after the landslide at the Nepal-China border.
