Barrier lake threatens second flood in Nepal-Tibet region
A barrier lake formed after a recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border is creating serious concerns among rescue teams about the potential for another devastating flood. The unstable lake could breach if the natural dam holding it fails, releasing massive amounts of water downstream. This secondary threat adds urgency to ongoing rescue and relief operations in the region.
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