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Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Devastates Nepal-Tibet Border
TNN•8:37•Disasters•
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A catastrophic glacier collapse and natural dam burst have caused massive flooding and landslides across the Nepal-Tibet border, leaving over 1,500 people missing.
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Events
Glaciers on a steep cliff (5,200m) melted and collapsed.
Debris and ice blocked a valley, creating a natural 'landslide dam'.
The natural dam burst, releasing a massive volume of water and debris.
Flash floods hit the Jilong border crossing, destroying homes, bridges, and power grids.
Water levels rose 9 meters in less than one hour.
Rescue operations launched by Nepal, China, and international agencies.
Who & What's Involved
TNNNepalTibet Autonomous RegionKasetsart UniversityUS Geological Survey (USGS)
Topics
Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF)HimalayasLandslide DamHumanitarian AidClimate Change
Locations
HimalayasJilong Border CrossingNepalTibet Autonomous RegionLende River