Large lake forms near Nepal border, China warns of dam-break risk: Global Times

Kathmandu, August 27

China’s Ministry of Water Resources has reported the formation of a large lake near the confluence of the Chhochen and Purepu Tsangpo rivers, close to the Nepal border.

The Chochhen and Purepu rivers are among the upper tributaries of the Trishuli River system.

Both rivers originate in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region and become part of the Trishuli River system after entering Nepal. The Purepu and Chochhen rivers flow from Tibet and join the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system near Rasuwagadhi.

By Thursday morning, around 2 million cubic metres of water had accumulated in the newly formed lake, while water had already begun flowing out of it, according to Chinese authorities.

China estimates that another 3 million cubic metres of water could accumulate in the lake over the next three days, raising the risk of the natural dam breaching, China Central Television reported on Thursday.

China’s Ministry of Water Resources is closely monitoring the lake’s condition to prepare for a possible dam breach and support emergency rescue operations, according to the Global Times.

Authorities are also conducting flood analysis to assess the potential extent and impact of flooding that could occur if the natural dam breaks.

The development comes as Nepal continues to deal with the devastating flooding along the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system, which has caused significant loss of life and damage to infrastructure in several districts.

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