Nepal and China issue new flood warnings after a deadly Himalayan flash flood creates or enlarges barrier lakes along the Nepal–Tibet border. Authorities continue search and rescue for people reported missing after the disaster that killed hundreds, with officials saying rising water levels and debris-blocked river sections raise the risk of additional flooding downstream.

Several outlets report that Chinese and Nepali authorities expect water to rise over the next three days, including at or near the Bhote Koshi river and nearby tributaries such as Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo. China’s water resources ministry warns of a potentially high breach risk, citing an estimated inflow of about 3 million cubic metres into a lake formed by mudslide or glacier debris near the border.

Different accounts emphasize details and timing. Some outlets focus on the formation of a “new” lake above the Rasuwagadhi border crossing using satellite analysis, while others highlight evacuation figures and the possibility that another surge could disrupt rescue operations. Multiple reports also describe engineers working to reduce the risk and prevent a second flood as residents and tourists are evacuated from the most threatened areas.