# Nepal plans to drain four glacial lakes after deadly floods

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- Reuters, 2026-10-02 09:40 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/nepal-plans-drain-four-glacial-lakes-after-deadly-floods-2026-10-02/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abf7c00aa92170001cbfb39

> Nepal will begin draining four glacial lakes high in the mountains this fiscal year in an effort to reduce flood risks, officials said. The move follows a recent disaster that killed more than 1,400 people.