KATHMANDU: The water level of a lake formed after a river was blocked on the Tibetan side near the Nepal-China border has begun to fall, prompting Chinese authorities to resume rescue operations that had been temporarily suspended due to the risk of a sudden lake outburst and major flooding.
According to China’s state broadcaster CCTV, the situation is gradually returning to normal as the lake’s water level has declined. Rescue operations have now resumed.
The latest update indicates that the lake has stopped overflowing. Chinese authorities had suspended rescue efforts for about three hours after the flood risk increased.
Changes in the water system on the Tibetan side have raised the risk of flooding in Nepal’s Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers. While the falling water level and the halt in overflow have provided some relief to downstream areas, Nepal’s Flood Forecasting Division continues to urge people to remain on high alert.
Residents living along the Trishuli River, particularly from Syafrubesi in Rasuwa to Muglin, have been urged to remain in safe locations until further notice.
