# Peruvian Andes at risk of glacial flooding

https://mins.news/en/item/43027

- CGTN, 2026-09-02 17:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://newsus.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-03/Peruvian-Andes-at-risk-of-glacial-flooding-1Q62uqj0RZS/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Experts warn that glacial lakes in the Peruvian Andes face a similarly high risk of flooding, potentially affecting thousands of people in nearby communities. The warning comes as rescue efforts continue after devastating flash floods in Nepal and China.

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