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Watch: Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause another Nepal-Tibet flood

BBC World News·August 28, 2026·1 min read
Watch: Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause another Nepal-Tibet flood

Laura Bicker explains how a lake formed after a recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border is raising fears of a second flood. Rescuers worry the new barrier lake could cause another flood similar to a previous disaster. The situation is being closely monitored as authorities assess the risk and prepare for potential evacuation.

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