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Nepal and China Warn of Potential Dam Bursts and Secondary Flooding
Bangkok Biz News•3:26•Disasters•
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Authorities in Nepal and China alert residents to the risk of new floods in the Himalayas as newly formed debris lakes threaten to burst.
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Events
Previous disasters caused glacial collapses and created new debris lakes.
USGS reports that seismic activity was caused by the collapses of rock and ice.
Nepal and China issue warnings on a Thursday regarding the risk of lakes bursting.
China predicts peak water inflow into a dammed lake by September 1.
Who & What's Involved
Government of NepalGovernment of ChinaUSGS (United States Geological Survey)Ministry of Water Resources of China
Topics
Flash FloodsGlacial Lake Outburst FloodHimalayasClimate ChangeDam Failure
Locations
HimalayasNepalChina