After the severe floods in Nepal, China has warned about the natural lake built on the Nepal-China border. However, now the size of the lake is decreasing and the danger is said to be reducing.
After the devastation caused by severe floods and landslides in Nepal, now another danger is looming. China has again warned Nepal regarding a natural dam lake built near the Nepal-China border. According to Chinese officials, the color of the lake water was continuously getting darker, which is indicating danger.
If the lake bursts then flood may occur again
This lake has been formed due to blockage of the river after the debris from the glacier and slipping of rocks. There was a fear of it breaking due to accumulation of water. China had advised Nepal to remain alert to the people living in low-lying areas and the relief-rescue teams.
However, on August 29, China said that the risk of the lake bursting has now reduced. According to satellite images, the water of the lake is slowly draining out and its surface area has reduced to about 99,000 square meters. There has been a decrease of about 21,000 square meters in comparison to Thursday.
huge devastation has already occurred
Earlier on August 26, the flow of debris from the glacier near the Nepal-China border had suddenly taken the form of flood. Roads, bridges, houses and other buildings were washed away in the strong current. The death toll in Nepal and Tibet has reached 633, while about 3,000 people are reported missing. More than 3,700 people have been rescued in Nepal.
Relief and rescue operations in Nepal are facing difficulties due to bad weather, landslides and inaccessible areas. Rescue teams have to exercise caution in many places due to the danger of possible second flood.
Now look at another big lake
In the ongoing monitoring by China, another large water body has also been identified. According to officials, this lake can still pose a threat and until the water is completely drained safely, the affected areas will remain at risk.
This means that after the devastation caused by the first flood in Nepal, the risk of a possible second flood may have reduced, but it has not been completely eliminated. The administration is constantly monitoring the water level of the lake and surrounding areas.
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