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Nepal and China have issued alerts regarding new flooding hazards following the formation of barrier lakes near their Himalayan border due to a glacier collapse. This latest warning arises as rescue efforts persist after devastating floods resulted in at least 362 fatalities, with nearly 1,000 individuals unaccounted for. Chinese authorities project that around 3 million cubic meters of water may accumulate in a dammed lake over the forthcoming three days, with maximum flow anticipated around September 1. Additional precipitation could heighten the risk of a breach. Officials are advising residents and rescue teams to evacuate from susceptible riverbanks.
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00:00Nepal and China are warning of a fresh flood threat.
00:03The danger comes from rising lakes near their Himalayan border.
00:06This follows a catastrophic flood earlier this week.
00:09At least 362 people have been killed.
00:12Nearly 1,000 others are still reported missing.
00:16Rescue teams are working through debris-filled valleys.
00:18Authorities say a lake formed by debris is rising.
00:22There are concerns that it could suddenly burst.
00:24China is also monitoring a second threatened lake.
00:27Officials estimate 3 million cubic meters of water could enter it.
00:31That is roughly equal to 1-200 Olympic swimming pools.
00:34The water is expected to peak around September 1st.
00:37More rainfall is forecast across the region next week.
00:40That could increase pressure on the already dammed lakes.
00:43Nepal has urged residents and rescuers to stay away from riverbanks.
00:48Some rescue workers have already moved to higher ground.
00:51Authorities remain on alert as the flood threat continues.
00:54Disclosure, this video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced
00:58using AI-assisted tools AI-generated.

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