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Nepal plans to drain four dangerous glacial lakes after deadly flood

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • 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.
  • Reported by Sky News and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:34:00 UTC.

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The Hindu

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.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu