Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:37pm on 27 Aug 2026,Thursday International
China has warned that a barrier lake near its border with Nepal could breach within the next three days, raising fears of fresh flooding downstream. The lake, formed near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers, is considered at high risk of bursting, authorities said. The warning comes as devastating flash floods in the Nepal-China border region have already killed hundreds and left thousands missing or unaccounted for. Emergency teams are monitoring the lake as rescue operations continue in areas hit by the disaster.
