# Nepal monitors two lakes as flood risk persists until waters drain, official says

https://mins.news/en/item/35644

- Reuters, 2026-08-28 12:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/nepal-monitoring-two-lakes-flood-risk-remain-until-theyre-fully-drained-official-2026-08-28/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a917e288f085800017b5590

> Nepal is monitoring two lakes upstream from the flood zone where hundreds died on Wednesday, according to an official from the country’s Disaster Management Authority. The official said the risk will remain until the lakes are fully drained.

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