Nepal monitoring two lakes, flood risk to remain until they're fully drained: official

Nepal monitoring two lakes, flood risk to remain until they're fully drained: official

A view of a building partially damaged and surrounded by thick mud and debris as rescue operations underway following the devastating flash floods, in Trishuli on August 28, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI Nepal ​is monitoring ‌two lakes upstream of the ​flood ⁠zone, one of which began overflowing ‌on Friday (August 28, 2026), an official with ‌Nepal’s Disaster ‌Management ⁠Authority said.Nepal flash floods LIVE updates - August 28, 2026Flood risks ⁠will remain until the two lakes ​have fully drained, ‌the official added.Nepalese authorities are relying on ‌satellite imagery to track ​conditions, though monitoring is ⁠limited by the availability of images, ‌the official said.Nepal plans to install cameras and sensors downstream, including ‌near the border town ​of Timure, and is ⁠assessing deployment options by helicopter, ⁠he said Published - August 28, 2026 05:14 pm IST

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