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China races to drain barrier lake after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods

China is racing to reduce fresh flood risks along its Tibet-Nepal border after Wednesdays deadly disaster created barrier lakes on both sides. Engineers are surveying one lake holding up to 2 million cubic metres of water, with continued rainfall increasing the risk of a breach.

28 Aug 2026 10:02 am