# China monitors unstable, overflowing barrier lake with drones

https://mins.news/en/video/35287

- CNA, 2026-08-28 06:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-expLz0nac

> China paused rescue operations near Gyirong Port in Tibet on Aug 28 after an upstream barrier lake began overflowing, state broadcaster CCTV reported. Hundreds remain missing two days after deadly floods and landslides struck Tibet and neighbouring Nepal. Drones are monitoring the lake’s water levels and stability, while officials model possible flood paths if it breaches.

## Stories

- [Nepal Tibet Himalayan Flood Disaster](https://mins.news/en/topic/nepal-tibet-himalayan-flood-disaster) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/nepal-tibet-himalayan-flood-disaster.md

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