# Nepal: Newly formed lake sparks fears of more flooding along Chinese border

https://mins.news/en/item/35630

- France 24, 2026-08-28 12:36 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260828-nepal-a-newly-formed-lake-is-sparking-fears-of-more-flooding-along-the-chinese-border

> Rescue efforts continue after devastating floods in Nepal and China, while authorities have ordered emergency teams to remain on high alert. Satellite imagery indicates that a newly formed upstream lake, which could burst and cause further flooding, emerged in the area where a glacier collapse on Wednesday set off the deadly chain of events.

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