Glacial lake outburst causes severe flooding in Nepal's Koshi River basin
- A sudden surge of water from a glacial lake has triggered severe flooding in Nepal's Koshi River basin.
- According to meteorological reports, flood was caused by a rapid release of water from the lake, not heavy rainfall.
- Flooding has caused significant damage to local infrastructure & poses risks to communities in the affected areas.
- Authorities are assessing the situation & mobilising resources to assist affected areas & mitigate the risk of further.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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