Nepal to Drain Four Glacial Lakes to Prevent Floods

Nepal plans to drain four glacial lakes this fiscal year to reduce flood risks after a glacier collapse in August caused deadly landslides and flash floods, killing over 1,400 people. Rescuers are still searching for more than 5,000 missing near the China border. The project involves regulated drainage canals to lower lake levels and prevent dam breaches, despite health and safety risks for workers at high altitudes.

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