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Nepal drains four glacial lakes amid concerns that wider risks remain

Nepal is draining four glacial lakes, but scientists say the effort is insufficient to address the broader danger posed by unstable glacial lakes.

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Glacial lake outburst floods could threaten downstream communities and infrastructure in Nepal and the wider Himalayas.

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  1. Nepal is draining four glacial lakes. Scientists say it is not enough ↗kathmandupost.com · Recorded source date: Sep 6, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC
  2. Himachal's ticking 'water bombs': IIT study finds nine rapidly growing glacial lakes ↗kashmirreader.com · Recorded source date: Sep 6, 2026, 5:31 AM UTC

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