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Nepal-Tibet floods: Authorities warn lakes could breach and cause further flooding
The water levels in two lakes, one on each side of the Nepal-China border are rising, say authorities.
Nepali Army personnel comfort twin infants during rescue operations in the aftermath of flash floods, at Trishuli camp in Nepal's Nuwakot district on Aug 27, 2026. (Photo: AFP/Prabin Ranabhat)
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Rescue operations continue for a third day on Friday (Aug 28) after a massive flood swept through a river valley in Nepal and the Tibet region of China.
The Nepal police updated the death toll to more than 400 on Friday morning. Over 1,000 people are still missing.
Authorities have warned of fresh flooding as waters continue to build up in lakes surrounding the disaster site.
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