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Nepal plans to drain four dangerous glacial lakes after deadly flood

First reported 2 Oct, 16:34 UTCUpdated 2d ago2 sources

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Nepal is set to begin draining four high-altitude glacial lakes in an effort to reduce flood risks, as the country recovers from the recent catastrophic deadly flood that killed more than 1,400 people.

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Nepal plans to drain four glacial lakes after deadly floods

The work of draining “through gated structures” will start after a detailed study, and could take up ⁠to six years to complete, said Sanjeeb Baral, the Centre’s executive director.

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Nepal plans to drain four dangerous glacial lakes after deadly flood

Nepal is set to begin draining four high-altitude glacial lakes in an effort to reduce flood risks, as the country recovers from the recent catastrophic deadly flood that killed more than 1,400 people.

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    Nepal plans to drain four dangerous glacial lakes after deadly flood (opens Sky News in a new tab)

    Nepal is set to begin draining four high-altitude glacial lakes in an effort to reduce flood risks, as the country recovers from the recent catastrophic deadly flood that killed more than 1,400 people.

  2. The HinduLean LeftINHigh factuality
    Nepal plans to drain four glacial lakes after deadly floods (opens The Hindu in a new tab)

    The work of draining “through gated structures” will start after a detailed study, and could take up ⁠to six years to complete, said Sanjeeb Baral, the Centre’s executive director.

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