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Nepal drains four glacial lakes amid concerns that wider risks remain
Nepal
First seen: Sep 6, 2026, 4:31 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 6, 2026, 5:31 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Nepal is draining four glacial lakes, but scientists say the effort is insufficient to address the broader danger posed by unstable glacial lakes.
SO WHAT?
Glacial lake outburst floods could threaten downstream communities and infrastructure in Nepal and the wider Himalayas.
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