Nepal, China Issue Fresh Flood Warnings as Barrier Lake Overflows

Nepal and China issued fresh flood warnings on Friday, August 28, 2026, after a newly formed barrier lake began overflowing, raising the threat of another devastating surge downstream just two days after a glacial collapse triggered catastrophic floods. Authorities urged rescue teams and residents near the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers to move to higher ground, as satellite imagery showed the lake growing with no visible outlet. The renewed danger stems from the same disaster on Wednesday, August 26, when scientists believe an ice-and-rock avalanche near the Nepal-China border temporarily blocked the Lhende River.