China Warns of Hidden Dangers from Nepal Mudslide Lake

Significant hidden risks persist around a barrier lake in Tibet's Gyirong county, which originated from a deadly mudslide in Nepal. China's Ministry of Water Resources issued a warning, indicating that downstream riverbanks remain susceptible to collapse, potentially creating new barrier lakes. Additionally, glaciers near a scour pit in a Nepalese river that flows into China also face the threat of collapse.

Latest observations reveal a continued reduction in the water surface of the scour pit located in Nepal's Chhochen Khola River. As of Monday morning, its water surface area had decreased to 83,000 square meters. Drone footage captured multiple landslide bodies of varying sizes along both riverbanks within three kilometers downstream of the barrier lake. While the affected river areas are currently experiencing channelized flow, there is a palpable risk of collapse, which could lead to the formation of a new barrier lake.