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Nepal plans to drain four glacial lakes after deadly floods

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:09:03 UTC.

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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.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Sky News